Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
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Description
Based on the true story of one family’s struggle for voting rights in the civil rights–era South, this moving tale shines an emotional spotlight on a dark facet of U.S. history.
Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn’t a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what’s coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening—and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn’t be more proud. But can Michael be patient when it seems that justice just can’t come soon enough? This powerful and touching true-life story shares one boy’s perspective of growing up in the segregated South, while beautiful illustrations depict the rural setting in tender detail.
Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing trips. Even when there isn’t a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael that it takes patience to get what’s coming to you. One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening—and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn’t be more proud. But can Michael be patient when it seems that justice just can’t come soon enough? This powerful and touching true-life story shares one boy’s perspective of growing up in the segregated South, while beautiful illustrations depict the rural setting in tender detail.
ISBN: 0763665932
ISBN13: 9780763665937
Publisher: Candlewick
Language: en
Publish Date: 2015-07-14
Book Edition: Illustrated
Pages: 32
Dimensions: Length: 10.25 inches,Width: 0.39 inches,Height: 11.69 inches, Weight: 1.2 pounds
Authors: Michael S. Bandy,Eric Stein
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Children's Books,Growing Up & Facts of Life,Family Life,Difficult Discussions,Friendship, Social Skills & School Life,Literature & Fiction,Historical Fiction,Geography & Cultures,Multicultural Stories
