What Momma Left Me by Ren?e Watson (English) Paperback Book

Description: What Momma Left Me by Renée Watson Rediscover the heart-wrenching debut novel by the Newbery Honoree and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner about one girls journey to reconnect to joy after her father kills her mother and leaves her and her brother to live with their grandparents. Now with a beautiful new design. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Serenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and shes got a whole lifetimes worth of them. Her mother is dead, her father is gone, and starting life over at her grandparents house is strange. Luckily, certain things seem to hold promise: a new friend, a new church, a new school. But when her brother starts making poor choices, and her grandparents believe in a faith that Serenity isnt sure she understands, it is the power of love that will keep her sure of just who she is. Renée Watsons stunning writing shines in this powerful and ultimately uplifting middle grade novel.An ABC New Voices Pick Author Biography RENÉE WATSON is the acclaimed author of the teen novels Piecing Me Together and This Side of Home, and two picture books: Harlems Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel, What Momma Left Me debuted as an ABA New Voices Pick. She lives in New York City.@harlemportland (Instagram) Review [Serenity] discovers that individual moments in life, like the ingredients in her favorite red velvet cake, may be unsavory, but combined together they create a delicious experience. Warm, rich, and satisfying. * Kirkus Reviews *The author is a natural storyteller. . . . While the events, setting, and characters of this story are definitely contemporary, the tale is timeless. * VOYA *Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small. * School Library Journal *Timely and timeless. -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHERWatson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade. -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHERAn important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended. -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHERRenee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today. -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER Promotional Rediscover Renée Watsons heart-tugging debut novel about one girls gift for finding joy with this beautiful new cover. Review Quote "Warm, rich, and satisfying." - Kirkus Reviews "The author is a natural storyteller. . . . While the events, setting, and characters of this story are definitely contemporary, the tale is timeless." - VOYA "Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small." - School Library Journal "Timely and timeless." - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade." - Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "An important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended." - John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHER "Renee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today." - Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER Promotional "Headline" Rediscover Renee Watsons heart-tugging debut novel about one girls gift for finding joy with this beautiful new cover. Details ISBN1681199491 Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Year 2019 ISBN-10 1681199491 ISBN-13 9781681199498 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-01-08 Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Language English NZ Release Date 2019-01-08 US Release Date 2019-01-08 UK Release Date 2019-01-08 Place of Publication New York Imprint Bloomsbury YA Author Renée Watson Edition Description New Edition Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2019-02-03 Audience Age 10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139193337;

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