M.C. Higgins, the Great - Softcover

Nikki Giovanni "The New York Times Book Review" Virginia Hamilton has joined the forces of hope with the forces of dreams to forge a powerful story.

"Chicago Sun Times" The style is haunting and musical, and the characters walk through the reader's mind long after the book is over.

"Kansas City Star" You'll cheat yourself if you assume this one is only for children.

"The Boston Globe" Many books are described as absorbing, but this one is, truly, from its very first paragraph.

"Booklist" A unique experience for mature readers.

"Horn Book Magazine" ...A memorable picture of a young boy's growing awareness of himself and his surroundings.

As a slag heap, the result of strip mining, creeps closer to his house in the Ohio hills, fifteen-year-old M.C. is torn between trying to get his family away and fighting for the home they love. A Newbery Medal Winner & ALA Notable Children's Book. Reissue.