Summary
The unforgettable journey of an African American boy searching for his father in the final days of World War II. Now in Yearling paperback.
It’s May 5, 1945. Carrying nothing but a suitcase and a bag of his aunt’s good fried chicken, 13-year-old Levi Battle heads south to a U.S. Army post in search of his father—a lieutenant in an elite unit of all black paratroopers. The fact that his father doesn’t even know he’s coming turns out to be the least of his problems.
As Levi make…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780440421405 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0440421403 |
| Author: | Shelley Pearsall |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 133mm x 24mm |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
Booklist Best of Children’s Books 2012
Starred Review, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, October 2012:
“Levi’s voice—humorous and acutely insightful—perfectly captures the viewpoint of a resilient young man whose feet sting from his first harsh landing in the adult world. Fans of Christopher Paul Curtis will fall right into line.”
Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2012:
“This poignant, powerful tale of father and son getting to know each other in small, delicate steps is suffused with Levi’s yearning for approval. Strong characterizations on all sides support the weighty story line.”
About The Author
Shelley Pearsall
Shelley Pearsall is a full-time writer, formerly a teacher and museum historian. Her first novel, Trouble Don’t Last, won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction.
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