The best bad luck I ever had / Kristin Levine.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399250903
- ISBN: 0399250905
- Physical Description: 266 p. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: New York : G. P. Putnams Sons, c2009.
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Subject: | Race relations > Fiction. Prejudices > Fiction. Friendship > Fiction. Country life > Fiction. Family life > Fiction. Coming of age > Fiction. |
Genre: | Historical fiction. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Covington Branch | YA LEVIN K (Text) | 33126021081363 | YA Fiction | Available | - |
Independence Branch | YA LEVIN K (Text) | 33126021081355 | YA Fiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2009 January
Gr 6â9âThis spirited, early-20th-century coming-of-age story presents a small-town cast of well-drawn characters, an unlikely friendship, engaging adventures, and poignant realizations. When a new postmaster arrives in Moundville, AL, 12-year-old Dit is surprised to discover that Mr. Walker is African American and that his refined daughter knows nothing about baseball, hunting, or fishing. With his best friend gone for the summer and in search of companionship other than his nine siblings he reluctantly hangs out with proper, opinionated Emma, who tags along with him asking questions and trying to keep up. Gradually, Dit begins to respect her independence, intelligence, compassion, and determination. But the harsh realities of segregation and racist attitudes threaten their friendship and open Dit's eyes to injustice. After witnessing the town barber's self-defense shooting of the alcoholic and abusive sheriff, Dit and Emma hatch a plan to save the black man's life. Dit's episodic story resonates with youthful authenticity. Peer pressure and racial barbs weigh on his competitive but sensitive spirit. Dit's insular world expands on drives to Selma with Dr. Griffiths, when the influenza epidemic of 1918 invades Moundville, during his pa's shotgun vigil to protect neighbors from nightriders, and in his shared exploits and lively discussions with Emma. Adult characters offer a range of guidance, perspective, and tolerance that helps shape Dit's understanding of his world. Readers will find humor in his candid account, universality in his dilemmas and blunders, and inspiration in his friendship with Emma and their mutual desire for social justice.âGerry Larson, Durham School of the Arts, NC
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