Sugar

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Book Overview

From Jewell Parker Rhodes, the author of Towers Falling and Ninth Ward (a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and a Today show Al's Book Club for Kids pick) comes a tale of a strong, spirited young girl who rises beyond her circumstances and inspires others to work toward a brighter future. Ten-year-old Sugar lives on the River Road sugar plantation along the banks of the Mississippi. Slavery is over, but laboring in the fields all day doesn't make her...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316043052
• ISBN13: 9780316043052
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7