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The Starplace
By Grove, Vicki
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-39923-207-7
- Publisher
- New York : Putnam's Sons, 1999.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 1999
Gr 6-9 In this powerful coming-of-age tale, written with grace and poignancy, Grove transports readers to Quiver, OK, in 1961. Thirteen-year-old Frannie Driscolls world is turned upside down by the arrival of Celeste Chisholm, the first black student in the school. Celeste is ignored by most of her classmatesuntil she sings in choir with a voice that takes ones breath away. When both girls are chosen for a special vocal ensemble, their friendship blossoms. They practice together in an abandoned playground rocket ship, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
