Growing up in the 1950s, young Lee Bennett Hopkins faced the painful events of his parents' divorce, an unstable homelife, and a hand-to-mouth existence. Through it all, he clung to the memory of his beloved grandmother and his hope of becoming a writer. In these emotionally charged autobiographical poems, the author captures a boy's feelings, experiences, and aspirations in the tumultuous period of his life.
Book Details
Format:
Trade Paperback
Price:
10.95 CAD / 10.95 USD
Published: 1999-09-01
ISBN: 9781563978081
Imprint:
Wordsong
Page Count: 64
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Grades:
Grades 3-7
Ages:
8-12 years
Winner of the Christopher Award
School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books for the Teen Age
ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults
NCSS–CBC Notable Trade Book
Golden Kite Honor Book
"This autobiographical cycle of poems is a rare gift, a careful exploration of one life that illumines the lives of all who read it." —School Library Journal, starred review
