About this title: The year is 1954, the place is Missouri, and twelve-year-old Rosemary Patterson is about to make history. She is one of the first African American students to enter the white school in her town. Headstrong, smart Rosemary welcomes the challenge, but starting this new school gets more daunting when her best friend is hospitalized for polio. Suddenly, Rosemary must face all the stares and whispers alone. But when the girl who has shown her the most cruelty becomes an unlikely confidante, Rosemary learns important truths about the power of friendship to overcome prejudice.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780439660983ISBN:043966098X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic
Date Published: 2007-01-01
ISBN-13:9780439660983ISBN:043966098X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780439660983ISBN:043966098X
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Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780545065634ISBN:0545065631
Description: Good. Some of the pages look like they may have had baby oil spilled on them. All are readable. Some Shelf Wear. Cover/pages may be folded just a bit. Edges/covers may show a little dirt and could have small tear or fraying. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC BK SERVICES
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780439660983ISBN:043966098X
Description: New. In 1954 Missouri, 12-year-old Rosemary Patterson is about to make history as one of the first African-American students to enter the all-white school in her town. When the girl who has shown her the most cruelty becomes an unlikely confidante, Rosema... read more
"based on true situation in author's of the integration of St. Louis scfhools. I think this one is agreat addition to the historical fiction of that era."
"Based on the authors experiences as the only African- American in her 6th grade class, Rosemary finds her way in a new school and makes surprising new friends. WAW0910"
"A Mark Twain nominee and a book battle book, it deals with integration at Kirkland (Kirkwood), Missouri in the 50's. An unexpected friendship is formed. I found the conflicts quite stereotypical. Student might like it to see what life was like during that time period and that it is set here."
"This is a quick, interesting read about a school system in Missouri integrating in 1954. Rosemary, a smart, funny fifth grade class president at her black school has to deal with being the only African-American student in her newly integrated school. We witness Rosemary's struggles with prejudice in the classroom (in the form of Katherine, whose father is ironically an attorney who helps with civil rights cases), in the school system (while teacher and principal are wonderful, the placement official tries to move Rosemary, a straight A student to a remedial classroom), and in the community. While learning about tolerance, Rosemary gains strength from a cat named Rags and her best friend, JJ, who is undergoing treatment for polio.
While this is a well-crafted book I enjoyed, I almost wish the author hadn't included the note that said it was mostly autobiographical. We didn't need to know that in order for the book's message to come across. Overall, a satisfying read that would be great for students interested in the civil rights movement."
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