Things too huge to fix by saying sorry / Susan Vaught.
2016
PZ7.V4673 Th 2016 (Mapit)
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Title
Things too huge to fix by saying sorry / Susan Vaught.
Author
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781481422796 (hardcover)
1481422790 (hardcover)
9781481422819 (e-book)
9780606406208
0606406204
1481422790 (hardcover)
9781481422819 (e-book)
9780606406208
0606406204
Published
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2016]
Copyright
©2016
Language
English
Description
342 pages ; 22 cm
Call Number
PZ7.V4673 Th 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification
[Fic]
Summary
"A family mystery leads Dani Beans to investigate the secrets of Ole Miss and the dark history of race relations in Oxford, Mississippi"-- Provided by publisher.
"Sooner or later, we're all gonna be okay." That's what Dani's Grandma Beans used to say. But that was before she got Alzheimer's. Lately, Dani isn't so sure Grandma Beans was right. In fact, she isn't sure of a lot of things, like why Mac Richardson suddenly doesn't want to be her friend, and why Grandma Beans and Avadelle Richardson haven't spoken in decades. Lately, Grandma Beans doesn't make a lot of sense. But when she tells Dani to find a secret key and envelope that she's hidden, Dani can't ignore her. So she investigates, with the help of her friend, Indri, and her not-friend, Mac. Their investigation takes them deep into the history of Oxford, Mississippi, and the riots surrounding the desegregation of Ole Miss. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they uncover. Were Grandma Beans and Avadelle at Ole Miss the night of the Meredith riot? And why would they keep that a secret? The more Dani learns about her grandma's past, the more she learns about herself and her own friendships - and it's not all good news. History and present day collide in this mystery that explores the profound consequences of racism and segregation. -- from dust jacket.
"Sooner or later, we're all gonna be okay." That's what Dani's Grandma Beans used to say. But that was before she got Alzheimer's. Lately, Dani isn't so sure Grandma Beans was right. In fact, she isn't sure of a lot of things, like why Mac Richardson suddenly doesn't want to be her friend, and why Grandma Beans and Avadelle Richardson haven't spoken in decades. Lately, Grandma Beans doesn't make a lot of sense. But when she tells Dani to find a secret key and envelope that she's hidden, Dani can't ignore her. So she investigates, with the help of her friend, Indri, and her not-friend, Mac. Their investigation takes them deep into the history of Oxford, Mississippi, and the riots surrounding the desegregation of Ole Miss. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they uncover. Were Grandma Beans and Avadelle at Ole Miss the night of the Meredith riot? And why would they keep that a secret? The more Dani learns about her grandma's past, the more she learns about herself and her own friendships - and it's not all good news. History and present day collide in this mystery that explores the profound consequences of racism and segregation. -- from dust jacket.
Note
"A Paula Wiseman Book."
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-339).
Audience
Ages 10-14.
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