Coming on Home Soon Contributor(s): Woodson, Jacqueline (Author), Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399237488 ISBN-13: 9780399237485 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2004 Annotation: Ada Ruth's mama must go away to Chicago to work, leaving Ada Ruth and Grandma behind. During World War II, women are needed to fill the men's jobs. Every day Ada Ruth and Grandma wait, watching for the letter that says Mama will be coming home soon. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2003021949 |
Age Level: 5-8 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 |
Lexile Measure: 550(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 11" L (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Geographic Orientation - Illinois - Locality - Chicago, Illinois - Cultural Region - Midwest - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2009 North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2006 Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2008 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2007 Monarch Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2007 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 2007 Beehive Awards, Nominee, Picture, 2009 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-5, 2007 Caldecott Medal, Honor Book, Picture Book, 2005 Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007), Winner, Recommended, 2004 California Young Reader Medal, Nominee, Picture Bk/Older Reader, 2007 |
Review Citations: Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2005 pg. 65 Booklist 08/01/2004 pg. 1925 Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2004 pg. 577 Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2004 pg. 923 School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 137 Publishers Weekly 11/29/2004 pg. 40 Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2005 pg. 70 Christian Home & School 01/01/2005 pg. 27 Booklist Editors Choice/Adult 01/15/2005 pg. 776 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 272 - Book Of Special Distinction Booklist 02/01/2005 pg. 971 ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1020 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2005 pg. 776 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 59 - Superior,Well Above Average |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 78570 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Ada Ruth's mama must go away to Chicago to work, leaving Ada Ruth and Grandma behind. It's war time, and women are needed to fill the men's jobs. As winter sets in, Ada Ruth and her grandma keep up their daily routine, missing Mama all the time. They find strength in each other, and a stray kitten even arrives one day to keep them company, but nothing can fill the hole Mama left. Every day they wait, watching for the letter that says Mama will be coming on home soon. Set during World War II, Coming On Home Soon has a timeless quality that will appeal to all who wait and hope. |
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