The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: Instructional Guides For Literature

By: null Christopher Paul Curtis

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Synopsis: During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree, from author Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.When the Watson family—ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron—sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, they don&’t realize that they&’re heading toward one of the darkest moments in America&’s history. The Watsons&’ journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything. "A modern classic." —NPR&“Marvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving.&” —The New York Times"One of the best novels EVER." —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 224 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780385729857
Related ISBNs:: 9780440414124, 9780307243171, 9780385321754, 9780385382946, 9780440228004, 9780440228363, 9780440414315, 9780553477863, 9780553750577, 9780593306499, 9780739330593, 9780807208809, 9780807217771, 9780807283349, 9780807283356
Publisher:: Random House Children's Books
Date of Addition:: 01/07/25
Copyrighted By:: Christopher Paul Curtis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Education
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.