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Book Synopsis: The Coretta Scott King Award–winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of a lifetime.
Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother Big Ma and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles’s half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven’t spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that’s been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible.
Powerful and humorous, this companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven will be enjoyed by fans of the first two books, as well as by readers meeting these memorable sisters for the first time.
Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis’s The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in this book. Rita Williams-Garcia’s books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds’s and Ibram X. Kendi’s books.
Each humorous, unforgettable story in this trilogy follows the sisters as they grow up during one of the most tumultuous eras in recent American history, the 1960s. Read the adventures of eleven-year-old Delphine and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, as they visit their kin all over the rapidly changing nation—and as they discover that the bonds of family, and their own strength, run deeper than they ever knew possible.
“The Gaither sisters are an irresistible trio. Williams-Garcia excels at conveying defining moments of American society from their point of view.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * Washington Post Best Books of the Year * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book * Three starred reviews * CCBC Choice * New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * Amazon Best Book of the Year
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Experience the incredible journey of the Gaither sisters in the heartwarming and award-winning book, Gone Crazy in Alabama. Written by renowned author Rita Williams-Garcia, this New York Times bestselling novel takes you on a thrilling adventure as the sisters travel from the bustling streets of Brooklyn to the enchanting rural South.
Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern embark on a summer that will change their lives forever. Visiting their beloved grandmother, Big Ma, and her mysterious half sister, Miss Trotter, the girls uncover a hidden family secret that has kept the two sisters estranged for years. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine learns the true power and resilience of family bonds that go beyond any distance or obstacle.
Prepare to be captivated by this powerful and humorous story, the perfect companion to the award-winning books One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Gaither sisters, you'll be swept away by their unforgettable journey. If you enjoyed The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Brown Girl Dreaming, you'll fall in love with Gone Crazy in Alabama.
Step into the tumultuous era of the 1960s as the Gaither sisters navigate through the ups and downs of a nation in flux. Follow the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern as they explore their ancestral roots, visiting family members across the country. Through their remarkable story, discover the unbreakable strength that lies within family and the defining moments that shaped America.
Join the numerous readers and critics who have praised this extraordinary novel. Publishers Weekly raves, "The Gaither sisters are an irresistible trio." Gone Crazy in Alabama is a Coretta Scott King Award winner, an ALA Notable Book, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. With three starred reviews and recognition from top publications like The Washington Post and Kirkus Reviews, this book is a must-read for both young adults and adults alike.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable literary experience. Immerse yourself in the world of the Gaither sisters and discover the power of family, resilience, and love. Order your copy of Gone Crazy in Alabama today and be prepared to be swept away by this remarkable tale. Order now!
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