Widely acclaimed as one of the finest books ever written on race and class divisions in America, this powerful novel reflects the forces of poverty, injustice, and hopelessness that continue to shape society. ... Right from the start, Bigger Thomas had been headed for jail. It could have been for assault or petty larceny; by chance, it was for murder and rape. Native Son tells the story of t…
Christina is not looking forward to spending the summer with Uncle Ralph. She dreads the long days in the spooky, isolated Victorian mansion especially because Uncle Ralph dislikes her and there are no childen nearby to play with. Things change, however, when she sees the ghostly figure of a small, sad boy who mysteriously disappears before she can talk to him. Convinced that he's a ghost, Chri…
Ibu Holly akan segera melahirkan adik bayi. Kucing si Ben, teman Holly, juga akan mempunyai anak. "Dari mana adik bayi berasal, Bu?" tanya Holly kepada ibunya. Buku dengan illustrasi indah ini akan menjawab pertanyaan anak-anak tentang asal mula kehidupan manusia, siapa diri mereka, dan seberapa besar kasih sayang orang tua pada mereka.
I'm Ruby Booker, and I mean business. The plan is simple : My BDD, Teresa Petticoat, and I are going to be the best flipping, dancing drill team in Bellow Rock! All we have to do is learn some moves. That's where my big brother Marcellus comes in. Even though he's not a cheerleadr, he's super-fun and I'm super-positive he can teach me how to flip. Then I can teach Teresa. And who knows? Maybe t…
I'm Ruby Booker, and here are some things you should know about me: *I'm in third grade *Nobody - and I do mean nobody - sings like me *I have an iguana named Lady Love *My mos favorite absolicious color is purple And the MOST IMPORTANT thing you need to know is that today I have a chance to make a name for myself. It's my first day at Hope Road Academy. All three of my older brothers alre…
Look out! Ruby's hosting a big pink slumber party! I'm Ruby Booker, and the last time I hosted a slumber party, my big brother Roosevelt played tricks on me and my girlfriends all night long. Well, it's payback time! When it comes to teaching Ro a lesson, a little lipstick and a lot of know-how can go a long way. Bottom line? Don't mess with Ruby and her crew!
Bring on the spotlight! Ruby Booker is ready to shine! I'm Ruby Booker, and if you know me, you know i'm ready to shine. Well, my chance is coming up : There's an animal trivia contest at my school, and the winner gets season passes to the Chill Brook Zoo for everyone in his or her grade! The problem is, I need a little help. And for my entire life, all eight years, help has come to me in the…
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