| The Other Side Contributor(s): Woodson, Jacqueline (Author), Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399231161 ISBN-13: 9780399231162 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: Beautifully rendered in Lewis's striking, lifelike watercolor illustrations, this story by Woodson is a moving, lyrical narrative told in the hopeful voice of a child confused about the fence that divides the black side of town from the white side. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 99042055 |
| Lexile Measure: 490 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.6" W x 10.1" (1.02 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Topical - Friendship - Seasonal - Summer |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46154 Reading Level: 2.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and E. B. Lewis's amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations. |