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Synopsis
When Emma, an African-American city girl, comes into town and meets Harry, a white farm boy who only knows his rural way of life, the two become fast friends despite the social rules imposed on them; thus when the town barber is put on trial, the two friends are greatly angered by the injustice they see and work together to save him from a terrible fate.
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A fine debut novel by an author to watch. "Kirkus Reviews"
?A fine debut novel by an author to watch.? ?"Kirkus Reviews"
"A fine debut novel by an author to watch." - "Kirkus Reviews"
-A fine debut novel by an author to watch.] -"Kirkus Reviews"
-A fine debut novel by an author to watch.+ -"Kirkus Reviews"
* Tension builds just below the surface of this energetic, seamlessly narrated first novel set in small-town Alabama in 1917. "Publishers Weekly," starred review
* This classic story of how unlikely persons can change things for the better should appeal to all readers. "VOYA," starred review
"A fine debut novel by an author to watch." "Kirkus Reviews"
"Readers will find humor in his candid account, universality in his dilemmas and blunders, and inspiration in his friendship with Emma and their mutual desire for social justice." "School Library Journal"
"Levine s story treats racism frankly and with no mincing of words. Thehighlight of this coming-of-age journey comes from watchingthe twokids learn about the world and come to care about each other in the way of 13-year-olds." "Booklist""
Praise forTHE BEST BAD LUCK I EVER HAD:
[An] energetic, seamlessly narrated first novel Levine handles the setting with grace and nuance. Publishers Weekly, starred review
This classic story of how unlikely persons can change things for the better should appeal to all readers. VOYA, starred review
"A fine debut novel by an author to watch." Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will find humor in his candid account, universality in his dilemmas and blunders, and inspiration in his friendship with Emma and their mutual desire for social justice." School Library Journal
"Levine s story treats racism frankly and with no mincing of words. Thehighlight of this coming-of-age journey comes from watchingthe twokids learn about the world and come to care about each other in the way of 13-year-olds." Booklist"
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About the Author
Kristin Levine received her BA in German from Swarthmore College and an MFA in film and electronic media from American University. She spent a year in Vienna, Austria, working as an au pair and has taught screenwriting at American University. You can visit Kristin Levine at www.kristinlevine.com.
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- PublisherListening Library
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0307710564
- ISBN 13 9780307710567
- BindingAudio CD
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