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William
Four orphaned black children and a white teenager form a new and loving family group
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First published January 1, 1977
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Irene Hunt
27Ìýbooks88ÌýfollowersIrene Hunt was an American children's writer known best for historical novels. She was a runner-up for the Newbery Medal for her first book, Across Five Aprils, and won the medal for her second, Up a Road Slowly. For her contribution as a children's writer she was U.S. nominee in 1974 for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition available to creators of children's books. []
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May 9, 2009
I loved this story. I liked it so much more than Hunt's Newberry winner - Up a Road Slowly. I thought the family dynamic was believable, moving, and tender. All of the people in this family needed each other. This book brought me to tears and to laughter - my favorite kind of story.
June 21, 2014
It's not a very realistic read but I found it rather touching. If only all 12 year old boys were as kind and hard working as William. He shows wisdom far beyond his years.
October 1, 2013
Just barely kept me interested in finishing.
September 5, 2016
I read this in elementary school, and recently found a copy online to read to my children.
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