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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis (1997, Mass Market)

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The Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree about the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan-- from Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Bud, Not Buddy , a Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott Award Winner. Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron, who's thirteen and an "official juvenile delinquent." When Byron gets to be too much trouble, they head South to Birmingham to visit Grandma, the one person who can shape him up. And they happen to be in Birmingham when Grandma's church is blown up. AN ALA TOP TEN BEST BOOK AN ALA NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK AN IRA YOUNG ADULT'S CHOICE A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW BEST BOOK NAMED TO MULTIPLE STATE AWARD LISTS "Every so often a book becomes a modern classic almost as soon as it arrives on bookshelves. That happened in the mid-'90s when Christopher Paul Curtis released his first book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham -- 1963 ." --NPR

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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0440414121
ISBN-13
9780440414124
eBay Product ID (ePID)
727390

Product Key Features

Book Title
Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
Author
Christopher Paul Curtis
Format
Mass Market
Language
English
Topic
Historical / United States / 20th Century, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / African American, General, Family / Siblings, People & Places / United States / General, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
Publication Year
1997
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
272 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7.7in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
6.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Pz7.C94137
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Copyright Date
1995
Lccn
95-007091
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23

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5 out of 5 stars
by daddyskeekelSep 01, 2006
I love, love, love this funny and touching book!
Christopher Paul Curtis has proven himself as a master of adolescent historical fiction. His writing is funny, his language understandable while meaningful, and his themes universal. The Watson family is on its way to Birmingham, and Mr. Watson has purchased an Ultra-Glide (dashboard record player) for the ride. The ride is full of funny moments, including believable family dynamics. Unfortunately for the Watsons, driving from Flint, Michigan down to Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 is a dangerous ride. The family is African-American and has to be wary of whites living in the segregated South. Tragedy strikes because of hatred and racism, and the Watson boys try to understand as best they can. The book brings a very real incident to life, and it makes it very real for many kids. I've never met a kid who couldn't identify with the characters in the book, and they all love it. It's great for fourth through seventh grade, and I got a great kick out of it as an adult. A new classic, and a must for any adolescent's library.Read full review
1 out of 5 stars
by lettyg713Apr 08, 2017
The book pictured isn't what I received.
The book pictured is not the book I received. The book I received has same title but isn't the book pictured.
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5 out of 5 stars
by 1z8rtu0VRbK@Del...May 12, 2015
A GOOD BOOK ABOUT A CIVIL RIGHTS TRAGEDY TOLD WITH YOUNG READERS IN MIND
THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE BOOK WRITTEN IN 1963. MR. CURTIS CREATES THE OVERALL ATMOSPHERE IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS THE READER TO 'FEEL THE ERA WHICH ENHANCES UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES, THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND THE TRAGEDIES. IT'S WRITTEN FOR YOUNG READERS BUT ADULTS WHO WANT SOME INSIGHTS INTO HOW HARD FOLKS HAD TO WORK TO COME AS FAR AS THEY DID, MIGHT FIND THIS BOOK A GOOD INTRODUCTION. IT WOULD BE A GOOD BOOK FOR PARENTS TO READ WHEN THEIR KIDS ARE ALSO READING IT, THEN DISCUSSING IT WITH THEM AS AN INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND EMBRACING DIVERSITY. MR CURTIS USES HUMOR AND A SENSE OF FAMILY TO BALANCE THE DARKNESS FOR THE READER.
5 out of 5 stars
by tonypalomino9Apr 13, 2016
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4 out of 5 stars
by crystiesseababi...Apr 20, 2009
required 4th grade reading
very funny book! gives the kids alot of info on historical events with a funny twist. I have not read this book but my son has been reading it at school and actually asked for a copy for home and he doesnt even like to read!

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis (1997, Mass Market)

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A GOOD BOOK ABOUT A CIVIL RIGHTS TRAGEDY TOLD WITH YOUNG READERS IN MIND

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