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When Lightnin' Struck [Hardcover]
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When Lightnin' Struck [Hardcover]
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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.
Item Number:
105605-S
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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"Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying"—
Midwest Book Review
"A keenly observed and timely story of a Texas boy's discovery of deeply buried family secrets—and of his own humanity."—Susan Patron, winner of the Newbery Award for
The Higher Power of Lucky
"Adventures unfold and suspense builds...in this warm, engaging story that hinges on a little-known period of Jewish history."—Susan Goldman Rubin, author of
Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
and
The Quilts of Gee's Bend
"
When Lightnin' Struck
weaves tragedy, bullying, and family secrets into a riveting adventure. A small story with Texas-sized heart!"—Joyce Moyer Hostetter, author of
Blue
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