Summary
In a series of poems, eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separated from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school.Additional Information
| Subjects |
African American boys
-- Juvenile poetry.
Siblings -- Juvenile poetry. Foster home care -- Juvenile poetry. Orphans -- Juvenile poetry. Schools -- Juvenile poetry. Children's poetry, American. Brothers and sisters -- Poetry. African Americans -- Poetry. Foster home care -- Poetry. Orphans -- Poetry. Schools -- Poetry. American poetry. |
| Publisher | New York :Scholastic,2004 |
| Language |
English |
| Notes |
"This edition is only available for distribution through the school market"--p. [4] of cover. |
| Awards |
Coretta Scott King Honor Book, author, 2004 |
| Description |
100 pages ; 20 cm |
| ISBN | 0439649730 (pbk. : cover) 0439636159 (pbk.) |
| Other | Classic View |