“Buses and streetcars are not Jim Crowed in St. Louis. Or in Missouri, either . . . we wouldn’t be breaking any law. We would just be doing things differently from how they’re done.”
Topics Friendship. Prejudices. Toleration. Family life. African Americans. Moving a household. Missouri.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 8.000000
Lexile 880L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2014-02-28
JLG Release Date Jul 2014
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.