White Water (Hardcover)

For a young boy growing up in the segregated south, a town drinking fountain becomes the source of an epiphany.
It's a scorching hot day, and going into town with Grandma is one of Michael's favorite things. When the bus pulls up, they climb in and pay their fare, get out, walk to the back door, and climb in again. By the time they arrive in town, Michael's throat is as dry as a bone, so he runs to the water fountain. But after a few sips, the warm, rusty water tastes bad. Why is the kid at the "Whites Only" fountain still drinking? Is his water clear and refreshingly cool? No matter how much trouble Michael might get into, he's determined to find out for himself. Based on a transformative experience co-author Michael Bandy had as a boy, this compelling story sheds light on the reality of segregation through a child's eyes, while showing the powerful awareness that comes from daring to question the way things are.

General

Imprint:	Candlewick Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	August 2011
Authors:	Michael S. Bandy • Eric Stein
Illustrators:	Shadra Stickland
Dimensions:	295 x 254 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Picture book / Paper over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-0-7636-3678-4
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types Promotions
LSN:	0-7636-3678-9
Barcode:	9780763636784

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