When her FBI-agent father is transferred to Jackson, Missippi, in 1964, eleven-year-old Alice wants to be popular but also wants to reach out to the one black girl in her class in a newly-integrated school.
Mary Ann Rodman Books
Mary Ann Rodman crafts stories that delve into the complexities of childhood with remarkable empathy and insight. Her narratives often explore themes of identity, friendship, and navigating challenges, all infused with a gentle humor and a profound understanding of the young psyche. Rodman masterfully employs language to create vivid characters and compelling plots that resonate deeply with both young readers and adults.
Jimmy's stars
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Ellie's brother Jimmy is called up to fight in World War 11 - All she wants is for her big brother to stay safely at home.
Wibble Wobble BOOM!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Today’s my first ice skating class. I’ll fly through the air, land on one foot, and spin so fast you can’t see me! Claire can’t wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She’s going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait—pretty soon she’ll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the Ice Center for Claire’s very first skate lesson, it’s not everything Claire was dreaming it would be. Beginners wear ugly brown skates, and who wants to practice marching in place when you can get right to it? But not so fast, Claire! One overeager foot on the ice, and… Wibble. Wobble— BOOM! In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it’s going to take many small failures and perseverance if she wants to skate like a pro.
