My Heart Will Not Sit Down
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- Synopsis
- When Kedi hears about America's Great Depression from her teacher, her heart will not sit down. Men and women are unable to find work. Children are going hungry. In her teacher's village of New York City, people are starving because they do not have money to buy food. But can one small girl in Africa's Cameroon like Kedi make a difference all the way across the great salt river in America?Inspired by true events, Mara Rockliff's gorgeous and accessible text matched with Ann Tanksley's vibrant and warm illustrations bring to life the remarkable story of one child's vision, passion, and dedication to make the world a better place.From the Hardcover edition.
- Copyright:
- 2012
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780375987281
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780375845697
- Publisher:
- Random House Children's Books
- Date of Addition:
- 11/12/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Mara Rockliff
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Education
- Grade Levels:
- Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade
- Reading Age:
- 5–8
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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