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

ISBN: 0689813279 ISBN-13: 9780689813276
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1997
Annotation: Yolonda's younger brother, Andrew, plays beautiful music with the harmonica left to him by their father. When bullies destroy Andrew's harmonica, Yolonda reveals her brother's musical genius to the world. Full color.

Additional Information

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

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 94046962

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Lexile Measure: 710(Not Available)

Guided Reading: V (Grade 5)

Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.13" W x 7.6" L (0.34 lbs) 224 pages

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

Features: Ikids, Price on Product

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/30/1996

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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