The Starplace
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0698118685
ISBN 13
9780698118683
Category
Unknown
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Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Pages
224
Description
It's the early 1960s and Frannie has never given much thought to the color of her skin-until an African-American girl named Celeste moves to her hometown in Oklahoma. At first, Frannie ignores Celeste, but when the two girls are chosen to be in a special vocal ensemble, they find themselves becoming friends. But others are not so quick to accept the idea of racial integration, and Frannie discovers a dark secret from the town's past that threatens the future of her friendship with Celeste."A wonderful, well-written, multilayered novel with lots of appeal."-School Library Journal, starred review"The account of Frannie's emerging conscience, increasing awareness of history, and developing friendship with Celeste is compelling."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Awards:A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
Library | Accession‎ No | Call No | Copy No | Edition | Location | Availability |
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Main | 275 | 1 | Yes |