Sweetwater

by Laurence Yep

Book Overview

Amadeus was the greatest Argan songmaster on the planet Harmony. He taught the boy Tyree all he could about music, and gave a gift to Tyree's blind sister. The gift kindles the fears of Tyree's people... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060267356
• ISBN13: 9780060267353
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 201 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A "Sweet" tale for teens

This was one of my favorite books growing up. Lauremce Yep's thoughtful tale of a human boy whose simple life on a distant world is shattered by the appearance of an native alien who not only opens his eyes to the reality of prejudice but also shows him the courage to defend and be proud of the most important things in his life, especially his family.Get this book for you young teen, and they will thank you for it.

A "Sweet" tale for teens

This book was my older son's favorite books growing up. Lauremce Yep's thoughtful tale of a human boy whose simple life on a distant world is shattered by the appearance of an native alien who not only opens his eyes to the reality of prejudice but also shows him the courage to defend and be proud of the most important things in his life, especially his family.Get this book for you young teen, and they will thank you for it.