The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III by Rosa Guy (1993, Paperback, Reprint) 
The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III by Rosa Guy (1993, Paperback, Reprint)
Author: Rosa Guy
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Publication Date: 1993-01-01
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0440407443
ISBN-13: 9780440407447
Product ID: EPID169865
Description: Carl Davis III, a self-proclaimed genius, can't understand it--why did his wonderful doctor parents send him away from stimulating New York City to live with his grandmother in South Carolina? Even though the school he attends is for bri...
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Synopsis
Carl Davis III, a self-proclaimed genius, can't understand it--why did his wonderful doctor parents send him away from stimulating New York City to live with his grandmother in South Carolina? Even though the school he attends is for brighter kids, Carl has to set them all straight about black history, especially the social studies teacher Miss Attaway, who has taken an intense dislike to him. In fact, no one likes him, and it takes a hard lesson in humility to make Carl into a new person.

In a series of letters to his parents and friends, twelve-year-old Carl Davis III, chronicles his initial anger, confusion, and disdain as well as his gradual change of heart about being sent to a small Southern town to live with his grandmother.

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Publication Date:1993-01-01
Edition Description:Reprint

Size
Height:7.8 in
Width:5.3 in
Thickness:0.5 in
Weight:3.2 oz

Publisher's Note
Sent to South Carolina to live with his grandmother, Carl Davis III is determined to teach the kids in his new school about black history, but they do not want to listen to him. Reprint. AB. PW. K.

Industry Reviews
"Although the book will probably appeal to a special group of readers, the author's creativity is refreshing and her sensitivity to current times stimulating."
Horn Book - Lois F. Anderson

"On balance this is a bittersweet book that's refreshingly frank about being black, being proud, and saying it out loud."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Betsy Hearne (03/19/1989)

"Guy's story aims to foster pride and achievement; it makes sharp jabs at white biases in education and at failures to keep alive an appreciation for what was gained in the civil rights movement. Her message sticks, but readers will wish she opted for fewer soapbox tactics to make her points."
Booklist - Denise Wilms (05/01/1989)

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