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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Paw Prints
Publication date
April 18, 2008
Pages
624
Binding
Prebinding
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9781435244122
ISBN-10
1435244125
Dimensions
0.50 by 4.25 by 6.75 in.
Weight
0.36 lbs.
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$15.99
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: A Coretta Scott King Award winner!
Using the structure of a poetry slam, Nikki Grimes' award-winning novel is a powerful exploration of self, an homage to spoken-word poetry, and an intriguing look into the life of eighteen urban teens. This anniversary edition--celebrating ten years of this wonderfully evocative work--will feature discussion questions, testimonials from teachers, and an all new introduction from the author.
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"All of the [students], black, Latino, white, male, and female, talk about the unease and alienation endemic to their ages, and they do it in fresh and appealing voices. Rich and complex."
âKirkus Reviews
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"As always, Grimes gives young people exactly what they're looking forâreal characters who show them they are not alone."
âSchool Library Journal
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"Readers will enjoy the lively, smart voices that talk bravely, about real issues and secret fears. A fantastic choice."
âBooklist
Using the structure of a poetry slam, Nikki Grimes' award-winning novel is a powerful exploration of self, an homage to spoken-word poetry, and an intriguing look into the life of eighteen urban teens. This anniversary edition--celebrating ten years of this wonderfully evocative work--will feature discussion questions, testimonials from teachers, and an all new introduction from the author.
Â
"All of the [students], black, Latino, white, male, and female, talk about the unease and alienation endemic to their ages, and they do it in fresh and appealing voices. Rich and complex."
âKirkus Reviews
Â
"As always, Grimes gives young people exactly what they're looking forâreal characters who show them they are not alone."
âSchool Library Journal
Â
"Readers will enjoy the lively, smart voices that talk bravely, about real issues and secret fears. A fantastic choice."
âBooklist
Editions
Hardcover
from Dial Books for Young Readers (January 1, 2002)
9780803725690 | details & prices | 167 pages | 5.00 × 8.25 × 1.00 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.60 lbs | List price $16.99
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
from Penguin USA (January 1, 2002)
9789990072075 | details & prices | List price $0.02
Paperback
Reprint edition from Speak (December 1, 2003)
9780142501894 | details & prices | 167 pages | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.20 lbs | List price $6.99
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
Miscellaneous
from Speak (December 29, 2003)
9781440672811 | details & prices | 176 pages | List price $5.99
from Speak (December 29, 2003)
9781440665295 | details & prices | 176 pages | List price $5.99
Reinforced
from Demco Media (December 1, 2003)
9780606296748 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.00 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.35 lbs | List price $14.53
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
Prebinding
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (April 18, 2008)
9781435244122 | details & prices | 624 pages | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.36 lbs | List price $15.99
About: A Coretta Scott King Award winner!
About: A Coretta Scott King Award winner!
from Turtleback Books (December 1, 2003)
9780613817011 | details & prices | 167 pages | 4.25 × 6.75 × 0.75 in. | Rec. grade levels 7-9 | 0.40 lbs | List price $17.20
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
About: While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
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