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For Lilly Belle, ?the capital of Black America? is about as far
from her hometown of Smyrna, Tennessee, as a twelve-year-old can
get?maybe not in miles but certainly in mindset. Then a summer
program for gifted young writers opens a whole new world for Lilly
Belle. Jazz music in the street lulls her to sleep, her classroom
is in a mansion, and the author Zora Neale Hurston is her teacher,
helping her understand the power of words, especially her own. Once
again, award-winning author Patricia C. McKissack builds an
involving story around real events and famous figures.
Rookie Readers "RM" have provided entertaining, high-quality
introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title
features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging
stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or
solving problems on his or her own. Every new title contains a Word
List and a color-coded reading-level key on the back cover.
Illus. in black-and-white. With an extraordinary gift for suspense,
McKissack brings us ten original spine-tingling tales inspired by
African-American history "and" the mystery of that eerie half-hour
before nightfall--the dark thirty.
Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."--(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running time: 20 min.
With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis.
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