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When Lightnin' Struck
When Lightnin' Struck
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In 1928 Texas, eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose. He finds a friend in Paul, a Russian immigrant. Together, they battle the school bully and James uncovers a family secret that brings him a new meaning.
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49296
Author:
Betsy R. Rosenthal
Ages:
9-13
Grades:
4-7
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It’s 1928 in Odessa, Texas, and eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose in life and to uncover a family secret. With his father struck dead by lightning and his mother in jail, he is taken in by his grandparents. Treated as a pariah at school, James is taunted as being cursed by his family’s bad luck. But he finds a friend in Paul, a Russian immigrant, who is also treated as an outcast, and together, they battle the school bully. But James's life is turned upside-down yet again when he uncovers a family secret involving his beloved grandmother. His discovery leads him to find the sense of purpose he's been seeking.
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5 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches
272 pages
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