Abby Takes a Stand by Patricia McKissack (English) Paperback Book

Description: Abby Takes a Stand by Patricia McKissack, Gordon C. James Through the eyes of ten-year-old Abby, readers see what life was like for a black child in Nashville in 1960, when she couldnt get served a milkshake at a downtown restaurant. Illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.Why has their grandmother bothered keeping a menu from a restaurant that closed years ago, a restaurant that never served very good food in the first place? Three cousins listen to Gees own story, set in the early days of lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville, a time when a black child could sit up front in a city bus but still could not get a milk shake at a downtown restaurant. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Abby, young readers see what it was like to live through those days, and theyll come to understand that, like a menu, freedom is about having choices. Each book in this series tells the story behind a different "scrap of time"; together they form a patchwork quilt of one black familys past that stretches back for generations."A perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, make a difference." --The Horn Book"The book gives readers a kids-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." --Booklist Author Biography Gordon C. James also illustrates the Scraps of Time series by Patricia C. McKissack. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Review "The book gives readers a kids-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." --Booklist"This accessible, lively, and heartfelt chapter book reades like a memoir and makes a perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, make a difference." --The Horn Book"This easy chapter book, with simple sentences, plenty of white space, and a liberal sprinkling of Gordons expressive black-and-white drawings, is an appealing and welcome title." --School Library Journal Review Quote "The book gives readers a kids-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." -- Booklist "This accessible, lively, and heartfelt chapter book reades like a memoir and makes a perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, make a difference." -- The Horn Book "This easy chapter book, with simple sentences, plenty of white space, and a liberal sprinkling of Gordons expressive black-and-white drawings, is an appealing and welcome title." -- School Library Journal Details ISBN0142406872 Short Title SCRAPS OF TIME ABBY TAKES A ST Language English Illustrator Gordon C. James ISBN-10 0142406872 ISBN-13 9780142406878 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Series Number 01 Residence St. Louis, MO, US Birth 1944 Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780142406878 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-12-28 NZ Release Date 2006-12-28 US Release Date 2006-12-28 UK Release Date 2006-12-28 Place of Publication New York Author Gordon C. James Pages 128 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series Scraps of Time Publication Date 2006-12-28 Imprint Puffin Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137963905;

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