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Yolonda's Genius
Contributor(s): Fenner, Carol (Author)

ISBN: 0689800010 ISBN-13: 9780689800016
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 1995
Annotation: When they move from Chicago to a smaller, safer town, Yolonda is scornful of her new school, and her brother Andrew is having trouble learning to read. All he likes to do is play the harmonica given to him by his father to teethe on. Yolonda knows that's the way he "talks", and she's convinced that Andrew has a true musical gift.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - General

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 94046962

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.75" W x 8.51" L (0.70 lbs) 224 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Topical - Family

Features: Ikids, Price on Product

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/1995 pg. 1769
School Library Journal 07/01/1995 pg. 76
Publishers Weekly 06/19/1995 pg. 61
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 296 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1289

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 14840
Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Fifth grader Yolonda is determined to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius in this sweet and inspirational Newbery Honor Book.

Yolanda is smart, tough, and big for her age. Back in Chicago where they used to live, everyone knew better than to mess with her or her little brother, Andrew. Andrew doesn't talk very much and he can't read, but he can create unbelievable music on the old harmonica their father left him.

When Yolanda reads the definition of "genius" in the dictionary, she knows it describes Andrew, and she's determined to convince the world, especially their mother, of Andrew's gift. Then one day when Yolanda's back is turned, the unthinkable happens, and the music stops. Now Yolanda's mission is more important than ever. How can she open people's eyes to Andrew's talent and help him find the music again?

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