Angry and humiliated when his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young black boy grows in courage and understanding by learning to read and through his relationship with his devoted dog Sounder.
1970 Newbery Honor Titles
Our Eddie by Sulamith Ish-Kishor
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Two young people relate the difficulties a family suffers at the hands of an idealistic, religious, and loving father who cannot understand the needs of his family.
The many ways of seeing; an introduction to the pleasures of art by Janet Gaylord Moore
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An introduction to art appreciation through a brief history of art, an explanation of various techniques and styles, and suggested exercises for the amateur.
Journey outside by Mary Q. Steele
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ISBN: 0140305882
The Raft People live in darkness and travel a circular journey on a underground river. One boy finds his way outside and tries to learn as much as possible so he can ultimately lead his people there to the Better Place.