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Gr 4–8—Told in free verse and set against the roiling racial tension of 1972 Houston, this powerful story about family is an excellent example of something different being something better. Already dealing with emotional trauma from his violent, mentally ill father, 10-year-old Paulie Sanders's white world is further rocked when his father dies in a car accident. And is shot—three times. Unable to cope, Paulie's mother spirals into depression and alcoholism. Paulie's Aunt Bee, a mature, emo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In 1972 Houston, Paulie and his sister have conflicted feelings about their father, who was involved in a race-related crime b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More