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Day of tears: a novel in dialogue
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Published:
New York : Hyperion Books for Children, c2005.
Physical Desc:
177 pages ; 20 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
Rating:
NP
Status:
Colonial Heights
TEEN FICTION Lester, J.
McKinley Children's Area
TEEN FICTION Lester, J.
North Highlands-Antelope Teen Area
TEEN FICTION Lester, J.
Description

Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma.

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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
0786804904 : ($15.99), 9781423104094, 1423104099
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 4.8, 4 Points
Lexile code:
NP: Non-Prose

Notes

General Note
"Jump at the sun."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177).
Description
Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma.
Target Audience
NP,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG+,4.8,4,86562.
Awards
Junior Library Guild selection.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Author Award, 2006
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Lester, J. (2005). Day of tears: a novel in dialogue. New York, Hyperion Books for Children.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Lester, Julius, 1939-2018. 2005. Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue. New York, Hyperion Books for Children.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Lester, Julius, 1939-2018, Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue. New York, Hyperion Books for Children, 2005.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Lester, Julius. Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue. New York, Hyperion Books for Children, 2005.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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