Tar Beach

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Synopsis
"Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it. A practical and stunningly beautiful book. "--(starred) Horn

Winner of the Caldecott Honor

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal

Copyright:
1991

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
31 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780517580301
Publisher:
Random House Children's Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Faith Ringgold
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade
Submitted By:
Robin Reddell
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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