Ninth Ward (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)
By Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Release Date: 2010-08-16
- Genre: Nature in Young Adult Fiction
Description
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a heartbreaking and uplifting tale of survival in the face of Hurricane Katrina.
Twelve-year-old Lanesha lives in a tight-knit community in New Orleans' Ninth Ward. She doesn't have a fancy house like her uptown family or lots of friends like the other kids on her street. But what she does have is Mama Ya-Ya, her fiercely loving caretaker, wise in the ways of the world and able to predict the future. So when Mama Ya-Ya's visions show a powerful hurricane--Katrina--fast approaching, it's up to Lanesha to call upon the hope and strength Mama Ya-Ya has given her to help them both survive the storm.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys and Towers Falling, Ninth Ward is a deeply emotional story about transformation and a celebration of resilience, friendship, and family--as only love can define it.
Reviews
Best book ever!😄
5By Ajg320I'm in fifth grade and my teacher is reading the book in the class and is the best book my teacher has ever read.5 stars
5By Fruity Fun123So good I'm speechless.Ninth Ward
5By KaylaCionneThis is one of the best books I ever read. It's so interesting and a intention grabber. For a fourth grader it's very hard to understand but at the same time you fill like your in the storyKatie
5By Katie Renee RohlBest book I've read before
