Title: A Friendship for Today
Author: McKissack, Patricia C
Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press,2007
ISBN: 043966098X
Starred review: PW 1/8/07
Based on the author's real life experience, this novel of intergration in the 1950's
skillfully layers storylines. Rosemary is the only black student in her fifth grade
class. Her best friend JJ contracts polio, her parents marriage is dissolving and she
changes schools. Rosemary's family and community lend her the strength and dignity
to face these challenges. Rosemary starts an unlikely friendship with Grace, one the
whiteDead End kids, who used to make her life miserable. Rosemary and Grace team
up to counter prejudice. Tolerance is the theme in and out of the classroom.
Review by: Beth J., CLTR
Monday, March 26, 2007
Mock Newbery: A Friendship for Today
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Thats great..Friendship seeks no racism and am glad to know that Grace has finally realized it...God bless their friendship and give it a long life...take a tour at my blog if u wanna check out some exciting stuffs on friendship that I have updated of late..best wishes :)
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