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Goin' Someplace Special
Goin' Someplace Special: With Audio Recording | Patricia C. McKissack
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There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color...and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and she's bursting to go by herself. When her grandmother sees that she's ready to take such a big step, 'Tricia Ann hurries to catch the bus heading downtown. But unlike the white passengers, she must sit in the back behind the Jim Crow sign and wonder why life's so unfair. Still, for each hurtful sign seen and painful comment heard, there's a friend around the corner reminding 'Tricia Ann that she's not alone. And even her grandmother's words -- "You are somedbody, a human being -- no better, no worse than anybody else in this world" -- echo in her head, lifting her spirits and pushing her forward. Patricia C. McKissack's poignant story of growing up in the segregated South and Jerry Pinkney's rich, detailed watercolors lead readers to the doorway of freedom.
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jennacavanaugh

" 'hold yo' head up and act like you b'long to somebody."

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jennacavanaugh

I love the family ties that are presented in this book. The respect that Tricia has from her grandmother is beautiful.

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jennacavanaugh
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The dialect and dialogue in this book is extremely special and important for children to read. I love how true it is to how things were said in the south. This book is not an easy concept as it talks about the persecution of minorities, however, the main character Tricia Ann puts a positive spin on her adventures. Truly a must read.

RATING 5/5
HISTORICAL FICTION