Oh, Brother - Softcover

Marshall Wilson, Johnniece

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0590410016 ISBN 13: 9780590410014

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks, 1989

Synopsis

Alex's older brother bullies him, taking his bicycle and his money, until Alex discovers a way to stand up for himself.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8 Brothers Alex and Andrew are always at odds with each other. Alex, the younger and the more responsible of the two, has a paper route and a bicy cle. Andrew has a part time job for a while, but he spends most of his time at the playground with his friends. How ever, they become closer after Andrew is beaten up by a gang of boys and Alex' bicycle which he has borrowed is sto len. Eventually, Alex gets a new bicy cle and learns to stand up for himself while Andrew gains a greater sense of responsibility. In Wilson's first novel, most of the focus is on Alex and An drew. The characterization of the par ents is weak, and at times they fade into the background of the action. The con flicts between Alex and Andrew are common pre-adolescent ones. On the whole, this a warm, humorous story about sibling rivalry in a black family. Jeanette Lambert, Albuquerque Public Library, N.M.
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From Publishers Weekly:

In Wilson's winning story of sibling rivalry, Alex is tired of being pushed around by his older brother Andrew and takes steps to change the situation. Ages 8-12.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0590410016
• ISBN 13: 9780590410014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128