Summary
“A classic loss-of-innocence story… . Readers will be haunted by the drama of harsh secrets close to home.” — Booklist (starred review)
It’s 1966, and Dewey is determined to start seventh grade right. No more being the brunt of every joke. But after he stains his face mimicking the minstrel show’s popular Shoeshine Boy, bullies call him Sambo and bar him from the — whites only — bathroom. The only kid who will talk to him is fellow outsider Darla, who wears her hair (and sing…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780763648350 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0763648353 |
| Author: | Steve Watkins |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 22 March 2011 |
| Weight: | 297g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 154mm x 209mm |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Critics Review
The simple, beautiful prose remains totally true to the child’s bewildered viewpointireaders will be haunted. Booklist (starred review)
The simple, beautiful prose remains totally true to the child’s bewildered viewpoint…readers will be haunted.
—Booklist (starred review)
Steve Watkins
Steve Watkins is a recognized expert in the field of management system standards. He has authored several books on the topic and provides training and consulting services in this area.
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