Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Sue Stauffacher
ISBN 10: 0399242376 ISBN 13: 9780399242373
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2006
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Synopsis:
Even though she can’t afford a ticket to see the great blues singer Bessie Smith perform, Emmarene listens outside Bessie’s tent—that is, until she bursts into the show to warn the crowd:The Night Riders have come!
Bessie marches right outside and confronts the Night Riders by giving one of her famous low moans that says, "I may be down and out, but I ain’t gonna take it no more." But will that be enough to scare them off ?
Based on a true incident, Bessie Smith and the Night Riders is a powerful story of facing down danger and standing up for what’s right. With John Holyfield’s luminous paintings setting the stage, readers will be cheering for Bessie and Emmarene all the way to their final bow.
About the Author: Sue Stauffacher is the author of the middlegrade novels Harry Sue and Donuthead. She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A renowned fine artist, John Holyfield lives in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Bessie Smith and the Night Riders
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Holyfield, John
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket