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Reviewed on August 1, 1998
Gr 1-3 Leanna, an African-American child living in 1943 Chicago with her parents and brother, is mystified by the term "parade." She daydreams about marching bands, but is told that this event will be different. As a special treat she is allowed to telephone her cousin in Washington, DC. Elizabeth's father is in the army, and she and her mother are worried because they have not heard from him in many weeks. As both families prepare their outfits for Eas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More