Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World - Softcover

Walter, Mildred Pitts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0679803467 ISBN 13: 9780679803461

Publisher: Random House USA Inc, 1990

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Justin thinks housework is for women, until he's invited to his grandfather's ranch. There, along with fishing, riding, and going to the rodeo, Justin learns about his black cowboy ancestors and that doing "women's work"--even baking prize-winning biscuits--is part of taking care of himself. Reading level: 2.7.

About this title

Review:

"Refreshing, likable characters, an exciting rodeo and a history of the black cowboys combine to create a very special story."--Publishers Weekly

Refreshing, likable characters, an exciting rodeo and a history of the black cowboys combine to create a very special story. --Publishers Weekly"

About the Author:

Mildred Pitts Walter is widely admired for her positive, realistic portraits of African-American family life. A former kindergarten teacher, she truly enjoys the company of children and relishes hearing what they have on their minds.Mrs. Walter has been honored with many awards during her long writing career, including the 1987 Coretta Scott King Award for justin and the best biscuits in the world and the 1993 Christopher Award for Nonfiction for mississippi challenge (Bradbury). Mildred Pitts Walter lives in Denver. In 1996 she was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0679803467
• ISBN 13: 9780679803461
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122