A Tiny Piece of Sky
By Shawn K. Stout
By Shawn K. Stout
By Shawn K. Stout
Read by Tara Sands and Shawn K. Stout
By Shawn K. Stout
Read by Tara Sands and Shawn K. Stout
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Jan 19, 2016 | ISBN 9780698186026 | 9-12 years
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Jan 19, 2016 | ISBN 9780147525987 | 9-12 years
514 Minutes
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Praise
Praise for A Tiny Piece of Sky:
“Through warm, funny characters, Shawn Stout builds a riveting bridge from the past that sheds light on today. Wholly memorable.”—Rita Williams-Garcia, winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award for P.S. Be Eleven
“Shawn Stout’s Frankie Baum is that rare creation: a character so real, so true, we don’t just feel we know her—we are her. Irrepressible Frankie meets issues like prejudice and loyalty head on, in a story both highly entertaining and deeply thought-provoking. She may be #3 in her family, but she’ll be #1 in the hearts of all who read this book.”—Tricia Springstubb, author of What Happened on Fox Street
“At turns hilarious, at turns heartbreaking, Shawn Stout’s story shows us the damage that a whisper campaign can do to a family and a community, and at the same time shows us, each of us, a way to find our hearts. Frankie Baum is a hero from a distant time and yet a hero for all times, the kind of hero who never gets old. I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end.”—Kathi Appelt, author of the National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor book The Underneath
“Stout uses an archly chummy direct address at several points, successfully and humorously breaking up tension in this cleareyed look at bad behavior by society….Successfully warmhearted and child-centered.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Through Frankie’s thoughtful insights, Stout addresses injustices such as racism and xenophobia without turning didactic…and the conclusion is a realistic mix of bittersweet and heartwarming.”—Publishers Weekly
“This is a solid, engaging tale of historical fiction.”—Booklist
“Fans of Augusta Scattergood’s Glory Be as well as those of Jeanne Birdsall’s Penderwicks series will enjoy this slice of history. A solid piece of historical fiction to add to middle grade collections.”—School Library Journal
“Tackling race, social justice, and even death, this well-paced novel will find the right audience among readers wanting fairness with their historical fiction.”—BCCB
“Young teens will enjoy Frankie’s spirit and humor while learning a little bit about people and prejudice along the way.”—VOYA
“In this coming-of-age story, Frankie sees people for who they really are, despite skin color or nationality. Readers who enjoy historical fiction will gravitate to this story.”—School Library Connection
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