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The film received negative reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes currently gives Home of the Brave a 22% rating on its site, indicating rotten reviews . The consensus stated; The ensemble cast works hard, but hammy direction and a script lacking in nuance ruins this movie’s noble intentions. [2] The A.V. Club named it in its top 100 flops.[3] TV Guide gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and commented that the film starts with a bang and ends in a long, protracted whimper and Stephen Holden from The New York Times said you feel as if you have just sat through an earnest made-for-television movie and in the end an honorable dud .[4][5]

When our land is illumined with liberty's smile, If a foe from within strikes a blow at her glory, Down, down with the traitor that tries to defile The flag of the stars, and the page of her story! By the millions unchained, Who their birthright have gained We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained; And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave, While the land of the free is the home of the brave.

Wow, just, wow. I mentioned my lack of expectations for this book, but it totally blew me away. The verse is simple and powerful, told in first person through Kek,’s eyes. The characters are wonderful. HOME OF THE BRAVE is a moving, amazingly well-written novel detailing a young boyn’s struggles to adapt to life in a new country, an important topic. Kids need to understand this, with so many people from all over the world coming to America all the time. It ’s a glimpse into the reality of that struggle, one we need. We come into contact with new immigrants all the time, and a better understanding of what theyi’re going through would be beneficial for anyone, but it ’s something that kids in particular may not understand.

It ’s also worth mentioning that HOME OF THE BRAVE is published by Feiwel and Friends, a relatively new imprint of Holtzbrink Publishers, and theyv’ve done a fantastic job with this book. I ’ve got a couple of their other titles waiting to be read when I ’m done with the Cybils, too.