Description
It's 1965, Los Angeles. All twelve-year-old Sophie wants to do is write her book, star in the community play, and hang out with her friend Jennifer. But she's the new black kid in a nearly all-white neighborhood; her beloved sister, Lily, is going away to college soon; and her parents' marriage is rocky. There's also her family's new, disapproving housekeeper to deal with. When riots erupt in nearby Watts and a friend is unfairly arrested, Sophie learns that life--and her own place in it--is even more complicated than she'd once thought.
Leavened with gentle humor, this story is perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia.
Details
Author: |
Karen English |
ISBN 10: |
0544839579 |
Pages: |
368 |
Publisher: |
Clarion Books |
Publication Date: |
July 11, 2017 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
1.05lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
5-7 |