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Dancing with Elvis
Contributor(s): Stephenson, Lynda (Author)

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 ISBN: 0802853005     ISBN-13: 9780802853004
Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
OUR PRICE: $6.80  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2006
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Annotation: It's 1956, and ever since she and her mother rescued Angel Musseldorf from her abusive parents, Frankilee Baxter has been miserable. In addition to being more pretty, popular, and talented than Frankilee, Angel moves in, steals Frankilee's clothing, and begins dating the boy Frankilee likes. At the same time, Frankilee's community is struggling with the issue of school integration.

What keeps Frankilee going is her fantasy about Elvis Presley rescuing her from life in Clover, Texas. But this restless teenager is a realist and doesn't wait around for things to get worse. She devises a plan to get rid of Angel, begins a local Elvis fan club, and works to promote integration. What Frankilee doesn't bargain for is becoming involved in a burglary, an elaborate kidnapping scheme, and a shooting.

With humor and heart, "Dancing with Elvis" tells of one young woman's coming of age in the South during a time of change in America's history.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
Dewey: FIC
Age Level: 12-17
Grade Level: 7-12
Lexile Measure: 820(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.58" W x 8.24" L (0.75 lbs) 331 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
Features: Ikids
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 101950
Reading Level: 4.9   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 11.0
 
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Publisher Description:
It's 1956, and ever since she and her mother rescued Angel Musseldorf from her abusive parents, Frankilee Baxter has been miserable. In addition to being more pretty, popular, and talented than Frankilee, Angel moves in, steals Frankilee's clothing, and begins dating the boy Frankilee likes. At the same time, Frankilee's community is struggling with the issue of school integration.What keeps Frankilee going is her fantasy about Elvis Presley rescuing her from life in Clover, Texas. But this restless teenager is a realist and doesn't wait around for things to get worse. She devises a plan to get rid of Angel, begins a local Elvis fan club, and works to promote integration. What Frankilee doesn't bargain for is becoming involved in a burglary, an elaborate kidnapping scheme, and a shooting.With humor and heart, Dancing with Elvis tells of one young woman's coming of age in the South during a time of change in America's history.

Contributor Bio(s): Stephenson, Lynda: - Lynda Stephenson grew up in a small town in Texas and nowlives with her husband and her cat, Elvis, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dancing with Elvis began as a short story, but Lynda decided to ?stick with Frankilee and see herthrough her troubles.? The result is her first publishednovel.
 
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