| The Troubles of Johnny Cannon Contributor(s): Campbell, Isaiah (Author) |
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ISBN: 1481400037 ISBN-13: 9781481400039 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013019540 |
| Lexile Measure: 760 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.78" W x 8.68" (0.87 lbs) 304 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Geographic Orientation - Alabama - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170482 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "A boy with a highly original voice winces his way into the bewildering world of adults during a neglected moment in American history" (Newbery Medalist Richard Peck) in this heroic coming-of-age novel. Johnny Cannon's got problems. Money is scarce. Martha Macker, the girl he likes, barely knows he's alive. His best friend Willie is pretty great, but he also happens to be a black kid--which is not exactly acceptable in Cullman, Alabama. His big brother Tommy went to war and vanished. His Pa may be committing treason in their backyard. And just when it seems like things couldn't get worse, an old family friend--or maybe enemy--appears and shakes everything up. How's a kid like Johnny supposed to get himself and his family out of a mess that's stickier than molasses and twice as tangled as a spiderweb? |
Contributor Bio(s): Campbell, Isaiah: - Isaiah Campbell was born and bred in Texas, and spent his childhood reading a blend of Dickens, Dumas, and Stan Lee. He dreamed his whole life of becoming a writer. And also of being bitten by a radioactive spider. Unfortunately, only one dream has panned out. For fifteen years he taught and coached students in writing and the arts before he finally took his own advice and wrote The Troubles of Johnny Cannon and The Struggles of Johnny Cannon. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, three children, and his sanity, although that may be moving out soon. He occasionally searches the classifieds for the bulk sale of spiders and uranium but hasn't had any luck yet. Find him online at IsaiahCampbell.com. |