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It was September when we ran away the first time
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It was September when we ran away the first time

Author: D J Smith
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, ©2008.
Edition/Format:   Book : Elementary and junior high school : Fiction : English : 1st ed
Summary:
In Orange Grove, California, in 1951, plans for an upcoming carnival and running away part-time fall by the wayside when twelve-year-old Paolo, his six-year-old brother Georgie, and their ten-year-old deaf cousin Billy become victims of prejudice after Billy befriends a Chinese American girl.
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Genre/Form: Juvenile fiction
Fiction
Material Type: Elementary and junior high school, Fiction, Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: D J Smith
ISBN: 9781416938095 1416938095
OCLC Number: 215170436
Target Audience: Ages 8-12.
Description: 230 p. ; 22 cm.
Responsibility: D. James Smith.
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In Orange Grove, California, in 1951, plans for an upcoming carnival and running away part-time fall by the wayside when twelve-year-old Paolo, his six-year-old brother Georgie, and their ten-year-old deaf cousin Billy become victims of prejudice after Billy befriends a Chinese American girl.

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A nice addition to any library.

by AnchorageSchools (WorldCat user published 2009-12-23) Good Permalink

     A lighthearted story of the early 50s, but with a subtle reminder that each era has its share of problems. Paolo and his  deaf cousin, Billy, are part of a large extended family. The boys and Paolo's little brother live in a carefree time, but are caught up in racial...
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