Courage Contributor(s): Binns, Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062561650 ISBN-13: 9780062561657 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2018145873 |
Lexile Measure: 660 |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.8" W x 8.5" (0.90 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 199811 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances. Ever since T'Shawn's dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he's offered a spot on a prestigious diving team at the local private swim club, he knows that joining would only add another bill to the pile. But T studies hard and never gets into trouble, so he thinks his mom might be willing to bear the cost... until he finds out that his older brother, Lamont, is getting released early from prison. Luckily, T'Shawn is given a scholarship, and he can put all his frustration into diving practices. But when criminal activity increases in the neighborhood and people begin to suspect Lamont, T'Shawn begins to worry that maybe his brother hasn't left his criminal past behind after all. And he struggles to hold on to the hope that they can put the broken pieces of their damaged relationship back together. |
Contributor Bio(s): Binns, Barbara: - Barbara Binns grew up on Chicago's south side and now lives and writes in a suburb of the city. She frequently contributes to the Almanac of Arlington Heights, a quarterly publication in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her debut middle grade novel is Courage. She speaks to students, teachers, and librarians across the country at conferences and other events. Visit her website at www.babinns.com or follow her on Twitter @barbarabinns. |