Ivan Gets a Dream House Contributor(s): McCalla Njee, Lena (Author) |
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ISBN: 0982963041 ISBN-13: 9780982963043 Publisher: Lena McCalla Books OUR PRICE: $13.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Intermediate |
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 6" W x 9" (0.17 lbs) 46 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: On a cold Christmas night Ivan awakens and discovers his family's house is on fire Now homeless, the family eventually finds shelter but they must flee to a nearby church for safety from gang wars and drugs. After living in crowded places for some time, Ivan dreams of a home for himself, his younger brother and his mother; a home where he can have his own stand for his toothbrush. In the next three years Ivan and his family struggle to realize his dream until unexpected events happen that will change their lives forever. But will these changes help or hinder Ivan's dream? |