Peace, Locomotion
by Woodson, Jacqueline
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 039924655X
- ISBN 13
- 9780399246555
- Seller
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Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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Synopsis
The stunning companion to the National Book Award finalist--from a three-time Newbery Honor winning author Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he’s living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it’s his job to be the rememberer”and write down everything that happens while they’re growing up. Lonnie’s musings are bittersweet; he’s happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnie’s reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- funyettabooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 049523
- Title
- Peace, Locomotion
- Author
- Woodson, Jacqueline
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 039924655X
- ISBN 13
- 9780399246555
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- Peace War Foster Homes african American
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