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North
By Napoli, Donna Jo
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-06057-987-6
- Publisher
- New York : Greenwillow Books, 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2004
Gr 5-8 Napoli, perhaps best known for her retold fairy tales and legends, spins a compelling, modern adventure. Sixth-grader Alvin, nicknamed "Dwarf" by classmates, is dying under his fearful Mamma's overprotectiveness. When his teacher gives an assignment to select a famous African American to study, Alvin is intrigued by Matthew Henson. Starved for adventure, the boy decides to run away to the North Pole-in January. Using the money he has saved for a bicycle, he leaves his Washington, DC, neighborhood ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
