Synopsis
A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.
Why has their grandmother bothered keeping a menu from a restaurant that closed years ago, a restaurant that never served very good food in the first place? Three cousins listen to Gee's own story, set in the early days of lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville, a time when a black child could sit up front in a city bus but still could not get a milk shake at a downtown restaurant. Through the eyes of ten-year-old Abby, young readers see what it was like to live through those days, and they'll come to understand that, like a menu, freedom is about having choices. Each book in this series tells the story behind a different "scrap of time"; together they form a patchwork quilt of one black family's past that stretches back for generations.
"A perfect introduction to an extraordinary time when regular people, even ten-year-old girls, make a difference." --The Horn Book
"The book gives readers a kid's-eye view of important happenings and reminds them that history is something that is in the making." --Booklist
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About the Author
Gordon C. James also illustrates the Scraps of Time series by Patricia C. McKissack. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00051667670
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Abby Takes a Stand 1960 01 Scr
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00045029193
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Abby Takes a Stand (Scraps of Time)
Seller: Used Book Company, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: VeryGood. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include minimal notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Seller Inventory # 584ZSU000AO3_ns
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Abby Takes a Stand (Scraps of Time)
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-J-04b-01921
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Abby Takes a Stand (Scraps of Time)
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0000994031
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Abby Takes a Stand (Scraps of Time)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # D10O-01158
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Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0142406872.A
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Abby Takes a Stand (Scraps of Time)
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_416421524
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Abby Takes a Stand
Published by
Penguin Young Readers Group, 2006
ISBN 10: 0142406872
ISBN 13: 9780142406878
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2004103-6
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Abby Takes a Stand
Published by
Penguin Young Readers Group, 2006
ISBN 10: 0142406872
ISBN 13: 9780142406878
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. James, Gordon C. (illustrator). Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 2004104-75