Silhouetted by the Blue - Traci L. Jones

Descriere Silhouetted by the Blue - Traci L. Jones

Seventh-grader Serena Shaw is trying to keep up at school while dealing with a father so blue he is nearly catatonic. Jones, a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, presents the appealing story of an African-American tween juggling far more than her fair share. \n \nAfter the death of her mother, seventh-grader Serena finds herself facing the day-to-day challenges of caring for herself and her younger brother, Henry, all while attempting to lead a normal pre-teen life. \n \nSeventh-grader Serena Shaw is trying to keep up at school while rehearsing for the lead role in the spring musical and dealing with a father so blue he is nearly catatonic. With the aid of a not-so-secret admirer, as well as a growing sense of self-confidence, she faces the challenges of caring for herself and her ball-of-charm younger brother--all while attempting to lead the life of a normal pre-teen. \n \nReaders will be drawn into this convincing portrait of a vivacious young person who is on a path to discovering that taking on responsibility sometimes means finding the best way to ask for help.\n

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Brand

Square Fish

Categorie

ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9781250056832

Magazine

1

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in stock