Synopsis Set in 1971, this petite, moving middle grade novel focuses on sixth grader Frannie's family life and on Trevor, the oddly pale new boy in her class. Using straightforward narration to explore complex emotions, author Jacqueline Woodson looks at Frannie's emotional life with tenderness and hope. A 2008 Newbery Honor Book.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2009-01-08 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 118 pages | | Height: | 7.8 in | | Width: | 4.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 4.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Inspired by a poem she read at school, Frannie begins to see her world in a new light and deals with her brother's deafness, her mother's fear, and her best friend's faith in a hopeful new way. A Newbery Honor Book & ALA Notable Book. Reprint.
Industry Reviews "With her usual talent for creating characters who confront, reflect, and grow into their own persons, Woodson creates in Frannie a strong protagonist who thinks for herself and recognizes the value and meaning of family." (04/01/2007)
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