Author(s): Tony Johnston
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 184
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3pl
Language: English
Date Published: 2007-08-07
Dimensions: 157.48 x 218.44 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, black and white

FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids.

David's daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones, and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend, Malcolm. In a rage, Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and threatens to kill him if he does. David tries to change his daddy's mind. but when Malcolm crosses the line, Dr. Church grabs his shotgun.