DeShawn Days

By: Tony Medina and R. Gregory Christie

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Synopsis: I'm DeShawn Williams I'm ten years old come see who I live with -- who I love! From this inviting opening, we are swept into ten-year-old DeShawn's world where we meet his family, his friends, and learn about his hopes and dreams. DeShawn lives in the projects, where "You don't just hear music / you hear sirens too /cop cars and ambulances /screaming all the time /real loud at you." This is also a place where neighbors gather for barbecues, and where DeShawn and his cousin build a snowman in the winter. We experience the death of DeShawn's grandmother, deeply feeling his sadness and loss. And we share the hope as he and his mother turn to each other for comfort. Readers from all backgrounds will be charmed by this upbeat, compassionate, and creative young boy.

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9781584302285
Publisher:: Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 03/26/18
Copyrighted By:: Tony Medina
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Poetry, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:: Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
Submitted By:: Daproim Africa
Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.