ISBN: 9780689822223 - good-bye for today: the diary of a young girl at sea (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Newbery Honoree Derrick Barnes tackles timely issues of race and prejudice in this powerful, nuanced novel about an accomplished Black boy who strives to be seen for who he is. In the small town of Great Mountain, Mississippi, all eyes are on Henson Blayze, a thirteen-year-old football phenom whose talents seem almost superhuman. The predominately white townsfolk have been waiting for Henson to play high school ball, and now they're overjoyed to finally possess an elite Black athlete of their own. Until a horrifying incident forces Henson to speak out about injustice. Until he says that he might not play football anymore. Until he quickly learns he isn't as loved by the people as he thought. Overnight, Henson's town is divided into two chaotic sides--those that support his decisions, and those that don't--when all he wants is justice. Even his best friends and his father can't see eye to eye. When he is told to play ball again or else, Henson must decide whether he was born to entertain those who may not even see him as human, or if he's destined for a different kind of greatness. Written for children ages 10 and up, Derrick Barnes's groundbreaking novel masterfully combines a modern-day allegory with classic-style tall tales to weave a compelling story of America's obsession with relegating Black people to labor or entertainment. Spanning the 1800s to today, this exceptional novel shows how much has changed over centuries . and, at the same time, how little. Allen, Thomas (illustrator).…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Allen, Thomas (illustrator). …

Zustand: FINE. First printing. A story set aboard a whaling ship in 1871, and based on the experiences of two real children who traveled with their families at sea - the still existing journal of Laura Jernegan as well as on the experiences of Mary Williams, another child who sailed aboard a whaling ship with her family. Told through the daily journal entries of nine-year-old Laura, who sails from Japan to Arctic whaling grounds with her parents and younger brother and ends each entry with the words "Good-bye for today". Illustrated with many small drawings in the journal entries and four double page paintings in colored pencil and oil wash by Thomas B. Allen. Glossary. Author's note. 42 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.…