P.S. Be Eleven
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia is a First Edition published by HarperCollins on May 21, 2013. This 288-page novel continues the story of the Gaither sisters as they return to Brooklyn after a transformative summer in Oakland, California. The narrative explores the changes in their family dynamics and personal growth, highlighting themes of independence and the challenges of growing up.
Readers will find Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern navigating their evolving relationships and individual identities as they adjust to life back home. With Delphine facing the trials of sixth grade and the complexities of family life, the story delves into social themes such as family dynamics and the impact of prejudice and racism. This work is designed for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses multigenerational experiences and the unique challenges faced by girls and women.
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In this Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel and sequel to the New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book One Crazy Summer, the Gaither sisters return to Brooklyn and find that changes large and small have come to their home. This extraordinary novel earned five starred reviews, with Publishers Weekly calling it “historical fiction that’s as full of heart as it is of heartbreak” and The Horn Book considering it “funny, wise, poignant, and thought-provoking.”
After spending the summer in Oakland, California, with their mother and the Black Panthers, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern arrive home with a newfound streak of independence. The sisters aren’t the only ones who have changed. Now Pa has a girlfriend. Uncle Darnell returns from Vietnam a different man. But Big Ma still expects Delphine to keep her sisters in line. That’s much harder now that Vonetta and Fern refuse to be bossed around. Besides her sisters, Delphine’s got plenty of other things to worry about—like starting sixth grade, being the tallest girl in her class, and dreading the upcoming school dance. The one person she confides in is her mother, Cecile. Through letters, Delphine pours her heart out and receives some constant advice: to be eleven while she can.
This extraordinary novel will find a home in the hearts of readers who loved Brown Girl Dreaming and As Brave as You.
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