Peace, Locomotion

Paperback, 160 pages

Published by Puffin.

ISBN:
978-0-14-241512-2
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OCLC Number:
462902175

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Twelve-year-old Lonnie is fi nally feeling at home with his foster family. But because he's living apart from his little sister, Lili, he decides it's his job to be the "rememberer"—and write down everything that happens while they're growing up. Lonnie's musings are bittersweet; he's happy that he and Lili have new families, but though his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries. With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie.Told through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thoughtprovoking companion to Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnie's refl ections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.

3 editions

Subjects

  • Children's Books -- People & Places -- Multicultural Stories -- African-American
  • Teens -- Authors, A-Z -- ( W ) -- Woodson, Jacqueline
  • Teens -- Social Issues -- Being a Teen
  • Teens -- Social Issues -- Homosexuality -- Fiction