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A Dime a Dozen
By Grimes, Nikki
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80372-227-9
- Publisher
- New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, c1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 1998
Gr 5-9 Written in the first-person voice of an African-American girl, these 28 poems celebrate family, culture, writing, and the spirit of a creative, introspective child. They should be read in the order in which they are arranged to appreciate the power and overall loose plot. "Part I: Genius" introduces readers to the main character and her family. "Part II: The Secret" explores the private, painful stories of the family and ends with the parents' divorce. "Part III: A Dime a ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
