Fredrick McKissack (1) (1939–2013)

Kind of preachy and predictable. Still a fun read, because I like YA lit and I like scifi. Will probably seek out the forthcoming sequels.

Using a fictional format, the authors contrast holiday experiences of enslaved people and masters on a large plantation in 1859. Includes, songs and recipes. At the end there are notes and a bibliography.

2NWA3WTS

Great, short little book about the last few days of 3rd grade before summer, saying goodbye to a good teacher and friendships. The boys and girls have a significant rivalry, and Miami hates the leader of the girls, Destinee. His best friend String says that he should give her a chance, and when a gift buying shopping expedition for the teacher goes awry, he learns they have more in common than he thought.