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The Troubles of Johnny Cannon
Contributor(s): Campbell, Isaiah (Author)

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ISBN: 1481400037     ISBN-13: 9781481400039
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: October 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family)
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2013019540
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available)
Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.78" W x 8.68" L (0.87 lbs) 304 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1960's
- Geographic Orientation - Alabama
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Review Citations: School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 84
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 09/15/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 170482
Reading Level: 4.9   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 11.0
 
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Publisher Description:
"A boy with a highly original voice winces his way into the bewildering world of adults during a neglected moment in American history" (Newbery Medalist Richard Peck) in this heroic coming-of-age novel.

Johnny Cannon's got problems. Money is scarce. Martha Macker, the girl he likes, barely knows he's alive. His best friend Willie is pretty great, but he also happens to be a black kid--which is not exactly acceptable in Cullman, Alabama. His big brother Tommy went to war and vanished. His Pa may be committing treason in their backyard. And just when it seems like things couldn't get worse, an old family friend--or maybe enemy--appears and shakes everything up. How's a kid like Johnny supposed to get himself and his family out of a mess that's stickier than molasses and twice as tangled as a spiderweb?


Contributor Bio(s): Campbell, Isaiah: - Isaiah Campbell was born and bred in Texas, and spent his childhood reading a blend of Dickens, Dumas, and Stan Lee. He dreamed his whole life of becoming a writer. And also of being bitten by a radioactive spider. Unfortunately, only one dream has panned out. For fifteen years he taught and coached students in writing and the arts before he finally took his own advice and wrote The Troubles of Johnny Cannon and The Struggles of Johnny Cannon. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, three children, and his sanity, although that may be moving out soon. He occasionally searches the classifieds for the bulk sale of spiders and uranium but hasn't had any luck yet. Find him online at IsaiahCampbell.com.
 
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