Chevrolet Saturdays - Hardcover

Boyd, Candy Dawson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0027117650 ISBN 13: 9780027117653

Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD, 1993

Synopsis

Just when he feels comfortable with Mr. Johnson as his new stepfather, ten-year-old Joey Davis ruins everything when he carelessly leaves the gate open and Mr. Johnson's dog runs away.

About this title

About the Author:

Candy Dawson Boyd (born August 8, 1946) is an American writer, activist and educator, and is the author of a number of books for young readers. Boyd writes children's books that are "inspiring, positive, and realistic." Themes in her work include love, friendship, death, rejection, personal responsibility, taking care of others and coping with failure. Many of her books focus around African American youth and aim to fight African-American stereotypes. Her books also pull influence from her experience in the Civil Rights movement. Her first book, A Circle of Gold, was awarded a Coretta Scott King Award.

Synopsis:

When he enters fifth grade after his mother's remarriage, Joey has trouble adjusting to his new teacher and to his new stepfather.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0027117650
• ISBN 13: 9780027117653
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176