The Mighty Miss Malone

2013-03-12 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Release : 2013-03-12
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 140/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Mighty Miss Malone by : Christopher Paul Curtis

Download or read book The Mighty Miss Malone written by Christopher Paul Curtis. This book was released on 2013-03-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But it's 1936 and the Great Depression has hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother, Jimmie, go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone.

Christopher Paul Curtis 3-Book eomni

2021-10-19 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Release : 2021-10-19
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 230/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Christopher Paul Curtis 3-Book eomni written by Christopher Paul Curtis. This book was released on 2021-10-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Newberry Medal and Corretta Scott King Award winning author, three bestselling novels that have been called “a modern classic” by NPR and “marvelous” by The New York Times are now available for the first time in one ebook collection! Included in this set are three cherished and unforgettable books about Black family life, important moments in history, and dealing with tough situations with determination and humor: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 features Kenny and his family on a road trip during the civil rights era; Bud, Not Buddy, a motherless boy on the run during the Depression (both books include special bonus content), plus The Mighty Miss Malone, which stars a character from Bud, Deza Malone, who is looking to get her family back together.

25 Roses

2015-01-06 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Stephanie Faris
Release : 2015-01-06
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 203/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book 25 Roses written by Stephanie Faris. This book was released on 2015-01-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the annual Valentine's sale of chocolate roses, each grade competes to sell the most, and the popular people receive the most, making others feel left out. Since Mia's in charge of the seventh-grade sale this year, she's decided to do something to make sure both these issues swing in her favor.

Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)

2012-09-01 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Release : 2012-09-01
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
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Book Rating : 199/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) written by Christopher Paul Curtis. This book was released on 2012-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

Bucking the Sarge

2009-07-01 Young Adult Fiction

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Release : 2009-07-01
Genre : Young Adult Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 257/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Bucking the Sarge by : Christopher Paul Curtis

Download or read book Bucking the Sarge written by Christopher Paul Curtis. This book was released on 2009-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best friend Sparky says, “Flint’s nothing but the Titanic.” And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, “Take my advice and stay off the sucker path.” The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and group homes. Luther’s just one of the many people trapped in the Sarge’s Evil Empire—but he’s about to bust out. If Luther wins the science fair this year, he’ll be on track for college and a future as America’s best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he’s got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint’s finest undertaker—and the love of Luther’s life. Sparky’s escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world’s scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X., Luther’s mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone number is 1-800-SUE’M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge’s go-to guy who knows how to break all the rules. Bucking the Sarge is a story that only Christopher Paul Curtis could tell. Once again the Newbery Award–winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 gives us a whole new angle on life and a world full of unforgettable and hilarious characters. Readers will root for Luther and Sparky every step of the way. Praise for The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: “An exceptional first novel.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Ribald humor . . . and a totally believable child’s view of the world will make this book an instant hit.”—School Library Journal, Starred Praise for Bud, Not Buddy: “Curtis has given a fresh, new look to a traditional orphan-finds-a-home story that would be a crackerjack read-aloud.” —School Library Journal, Starred

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