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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Karen English , Laura FreemanPublisher: Turtleback Books Imprint: Turtleback Books Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. Dimensions: Width: 16.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.163kg ISBN: 9780606106498ISBN 10: 0606106499 Pages: 76 Publication Date: 12 January 2009 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsEnglish perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. Few early chapter books feature African American characters, and English, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book author, addresses this dearth with a sweet, realistic friendship story. English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. English perceptively explores the undercurrent of insecurity and rivalry that threatens two African-American girls' friendship. Few early chapter books feature African American characters, and English, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book author, addresses this dearth with a sweet, realistic friendship story. English nicely fills an undeveloped area--this is a first chapter book featuring African-American girls, and race is presented as an attribute of the characters rather than as an issue. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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