This book is in 1926. Its about Darby who writes in the newspaper. Shes 9. I write a newspaper myself. I would compare Darby to cantaloupe. They teach you that you can change the world. Please follow me, I'll follow you back. I post at weekly and compare everything. Thanks!
Darby
By Jonathon Scott Fuqua
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | T | 4.8 | 46544 |
"Darby's first-person narrative is frank and immediate . . . expressing what it's like for an ordinary white kid who suddenly discovers evil -- and courage -- where she lives." -- BOOKLIST
A Book Sense 76 Top Ten Pick
A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade Book for Young People
An International Reading Association Notable Book
"The root of this work stems from a series of oral history interviews the author conducted. . . . Darby symbolizes how one person, even a child, can make a difference." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Her voice, rich with southern idiom, rings true." -- THE HORN BOOK
A Book Sense 76 Top Ten Pick
A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade Book for Young People
An International Reading Association Notable Book
"The root of this work stems from a series of oral history interviews the author conducted. . . . Darby symbolizes how one person, even a child, can make a difference." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Her voice, rich with southern idiom, rings true." -- THE HORN BOOK
Publisher: Candlewick
Published on 9/12/2006
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
Book Reviews (3)
This book is a very good one about slavery and how well Darby and her family handle it. Jonathon Scott Fuqa does a very good job of describing their feelings and their actions towards their environment.
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