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This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul — four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold each other close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture.
Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.
Kindle Book
- Release date: September 7, 2021
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780759554610
- Release date: September 7, 2021
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780759554610
- File size: 3119 KB
- Release date: September 7, 2021
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English
Levels
ATOS Level:6.3
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:5
This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul — four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold each other close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken.
George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture.
Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir is destined to become a modern classic of emerging adulthood.
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Details
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Kindle Book
Release date: September 7, 2021
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9780759554610
Release date: September 7, 2021
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9780759554610
File size: 3119 KB
Release date: September 7, 2021
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Creators
- George M Johnson - Author
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 6.3
Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty: 5
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Reviews
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