Martin, Ann M., 1955-
Here today / Ann M. Martin. - New York : Scholastic, c2004. - 308 p. ; 20 cm.
"Apple Signature."
Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005 School Library Journal, October 2004 Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004 Booklist starred, August 2004 Horn Book Starred, April 2005 Publisher's Weekly, October 2004 Horn Book, November 2004 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2005 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2004 Kirkus Review, October 2004
In 1963, when her flamboyant mother abandons the family to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, eleven-year-old Ellie Dingman takes charge of her younger siblings, while also trying to deal with her outcast status in school and frightening acts of prejudice toward the "misfits" that live on her street.
6.5. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.
0439579457
Individuality--Fiction.
Mothers--Fiction.
Family life--Fiction.
Prejudices--Fiction.
Neighborhood--Fiction.
School stories.
Historical fiction.
New York (State)--History--Fiction.
PZ7.M3567585 / Her 2004
[Fic]
Here today / Ann M. Martin. - New York : Scholastic, c2004. - 308 p. ; 20 cm.
"Apple Signature."
Wilson's Junior High School, November 2005 School Library Journal, October 2004 Book Links (A.L.A.), September 2004 Booklist starred, August 2004 Horn Book Starred, April 2005 Publisher's Weekly, October 2004 Horn Book, November 2004 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), January 2005 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2004 Kirkus Review, October 2004
In 1963, when her flamboyant mother abandons the family to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, eleven-year-old Ellie Dingman takes charge of her younger siblings, while also trying to deal with her outcast status in school and frightening acts of prejudice toward the "misfits" that live on her street.
6.5. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.
0439579457
Individuality--Fiction.
Mothers--Fiction.
Family life--Fiction.
Prejudices--Fiction.
Neighborhood--Fiction.
School stories.
Historical fiction.
New York (State)--History--Fiction.
PZ7.M3567585 / Her 2004
[Fic]