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The Way a Door Closes
By Smith, Hope Anita & Evans, Shane
- ISBN
- 978-0-80506-477-3
- Publisher
- New York : H. Holt, 2003.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2003
Gr 4-8 In 34 compelling poems, readers are drawn into the thoughts and feelings of a 13-year-old African American as he tries to understand and cope with a parent's departure from the family. The first 12 poems describe the contentment C. J. feels about being a part of a close-knit family. With the 13th poem, "The Way a Door Closes," his father abruptly leaves...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
