Library's review
Raised by Mama Ya-Ya, the midwife who delivered her, Lanesha is blessed with the “second sight” and an extraordinary love, both of which help her endure childhood teasing and the ravaging impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Genres
Lexile
L
Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2010), Edition: 1, 224 pages
Description
In New Orleans' Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother have no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.
Awards
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 2014)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2013)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — 2013)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2010)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature (Honor Book — 2011)
Coretta Scott King Award (Honor — 2011)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
Iowa Children's Choice Award (Nominee — 2015)
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2013)
Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Honor Book — 2011)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Grades 4-6 — 2013)
Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers (Nominee — 2013)
CCBC Choices (2011)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2011)
Notable Children's Book (2011)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2011)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Older Readers — 2010)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2010-08-16
Pages
224
Physical description
224 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
0316043079 / 9780316043076
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |