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    Woodson's brilliantly crafted novel tackles large issues of class, prejudice, family, and faith. Unforgettable characters who confront, reflect and grow impact the reader long after the last page.

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    Last Summer with Maizon

    Last Summer with Maizon

    by Jacqueline Woodson

    Margaret and Maizion may not be family, but they feel like sisters and they've done everthing together since they can remember. After this summer, though, everything might change. Not only is Margaret's father in the hospital, but for the first time she and Maizon will be split up and they each have their fears of how this will feel.

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Visiting Day

Author: Jacqueline Woodson

Illustrator: James E. Ransome

Interest Level:
Pre-K-5

Lexile Framework:
1430L

Grade Level Equivalent:
2.9

Guided Reading Level:
M

Age:
4-10

Genre:
General Fiction, Multicultural

Subject:
African Americans, Manners and Conduct, Life Experiences and Relationships, Changes and New Experiences, Coping with Death, Grief, and Loss, Social Issues and Conditions, Extended Family, Parents

About This Book

On Visiting Day, the little girl and her grandmother take the long bus ride upstate to visit her father. On the ride, they share food and hope, and give comfort to others who make the trip with them. The waiting is hard, and it all takes time. But Grandma and the little girl count their blessings, and love each other up, and wait for the time when Daddy will come back home.


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