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Show Way »
Title: Show Way Author: Jacqueline Woodson , Illustrated by Hudson Talbott Publication: Putnam Juvenile (September 8, 2005) ISBN: 978-0399237492 Grade Level: 3-5 Awards: 2006 Newbery Honor Book Summary: The story of Jacqueline Woodson's family traced through the maternal line to the pre-Civil War era. Focuses on the history of [...]
Indigo Summer »
Title: Indigo Summer Author: Monica McKayhan Publication: Kimani Tru (2007), Paperback, 256 pages ISBN: 0373830750/978-0373830756 Grade Level: 6-10 Awards: An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers Summary: Indigo is just starting high school, and she has to do it without her best friend, Jade, by her side. To make matters [...]
The Marvelous Effect »
Title: The Marvelous Effect Author: Troy Cle Publication: Aladdin (2008), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 384 pages ISBN: 1416942157 / 9781416942153 Grade Level: 6-8 Awards: Essence Literary Award for Children’s Books Summary: Louis Proof is an average kid who loves racecars, hip hop, videogames and his friends. The only [...]
