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Away West

Part of Scraps of Time

Author Patricia McKissack
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
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Paperback
$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
5.13"W x 7.69"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Dec 28, 2006 | 144 Pages | 9780142406885
Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 510L | Fountas & Pinnell Q
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A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.

Unlike his older brothers, thirteen-year-old Everett was "born in freedom," never knowing life as a slave. His most prized possession is the medal his father earned in the Civil War. Now, more than 125 years later, that treasure is kept in the Websters' attic with other "scraps of time," ready to be discovered by another generation eager to know its family history. The second novel in Patricia C. McKissack's family saga recounts a young Southern boy's dream of heading west to a new life and the way in which his journey teaches him the deeper meaning of the medal his father won.

"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal
PATRICIA C. McKISSACK was the author of over 100 children's books, including The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural, which was a Newbery Honor book and a Coretta Scott King Award winner. She also received the Coretta Scott King Award for A Long Hard Journey: The Story of Pullman Porter and Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters.

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"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal

"A must for young history buffs." --Kirkus Reviews

"Short chapters, simple sentences, and James' pencil sketches make this an appealing choice for newly independent readers." --Booklist

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A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.

Unlike his older brothers, thirteen-year-old Everett was "born in freedom," never knowing life as a slave. His most prized possession is the medal his father earned in the Civil War. Now, more than 125 years later, that treasure is kept in the Websters' attic with other "scraps of time," ready to be discovered by another generation eager to know its family history. The second novel in Patricia C. McKissack's family saga recounts a young Southern boy's dream of heading west to a new life and the way in which his journey teaches him the deeper meaning of the medal his father won.

"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal

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PATRICIA C. McKISSACK was the author of over 100 children's books, including The Dark Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural, which was a Newbery Honor book and a Coretta Scott King Award winner. She also received the Coretta Scott King Award for A Long Hard Journey: The Story of Pullman Porter and Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters.

 View titles by Patricia McKissack
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Gordon C. James View titles by Gordon C. James

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"A rewarding tale that highlights a lesser-known aspect of American's pioneer story." --School Library Journal

"A must for young history buffs." --Kirkus Reviews

"Short chapters, simple sentences, and James' pencil sketches make this an appealing choice for newly independent readers." --Booklist

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