| Chicken Sunday Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399221336 ISBN-13: 9780399221330 Publisher: Philomel Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1992 Annotation: With the rich folk-art style and lively text for which she has become well-known, Patricia Polacco has created an outstanding family story of trust, love, and acceptance. After her own grandmother dies, a young Russian-American girl is initiated into her neighbor's family. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 91016030 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 8.78" W x 11.44" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 6108 Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After being initiated into a neighbor's family by a solemn backyard ceremony, a young Russian American girl and her African American brothers' determine to buy their gramma Eula a beautiful Easter hat. But their good intentions are misunderstood, until they discover just the right way to pay for the hat that Eula's had her eye on. A loving family story woven from the author's childhood.
Polacco has outdone herself with these joyful, energetic illustrations, her vibrant colors even richer and more intense than usual, while authentic details enhance the interest. A unique piece of Americana. --Kirkus Reviews, pointer review In this moving picture book, the hatred sometimes engendered by racial and religious differences is overpowered by the love of people who recognize their common humanity. --Booklist, starred, boxed review The text conveys a tremendous pride of heritage as it brims with rich images from her characters' African American and Russian Jewish cultures--A tribute to the strength of all family bonds. --Publishers Weekly, starred review |