Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
With the addition of a brand-new author's note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. As always, Woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and E. B. Lewis's amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations.
"Pictures and words make strong partners here, convincingly communicating a timeless lesson." — Publishers Weekly
"Woodson's spare text is easy and unencumbered. In her deft care, a story that might have suffered from heavy-handed didacticism manages to plumb great depths with understated simplicity. In Lewis's accompanying watercolor illustrations, Clover and her friends pass their summer beneath a blinding sun that casts dark but shallow shadows. Text and art work together beautifully." -- School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
Illustrator | E. B. Lewis |
ISBN | 9780399231162 |
Publication Date | Jan 15, 2001 |
Publisher | Putnam Juvenile |
Language | English |