Anywhere But Paradise Contributor(s): Bustard, Anne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1541514815 ISBN-13: 9781541514812 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R) OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 550 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.1" W x 8" (0.60 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Moving from Texas to Hawaii in 1960, 12-year-old Peggy Sue faces a difficult transition when she is bulled as one of the few haole (white) students in her school. This lyrical debut novel is perfect for Common Core classroom connections. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bustard, Anne: - Anne Bustard is the former co-owner of the children's bookstore Toad Hall Bookshop in Austin and an MFA graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her picture book biography, Buddy: The Story of Buddy Holly (S&S/Wiseman 2005) was an IRA Notable Book and a Bank Street Book of the Year. Like Peggy Sue, Anne has lived in both Texas and Hawaii. The author lives in Austin, Texas. |