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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
One Crazy Summer
By Rita Williams-Garcia · Book #1 in the Gaither Sisters series
Three sisters meet their estranged mother and uncover unexpected truths during a summer with the Black Panthers.
Newbery Honor (2011)Coretta Scott King Award (2011)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2010)Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (2011)
218 pages· 45,472 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: In 1968, Delphine and her sisters travel from Brooklyn to Oakland to reunite with their estranged mother, Cecile. Expecting a summer of fun, they instead find themselves at a Black Panther day camp. As Delphine navigates this unexpected world, she learns about family, identity, and the turbulent times they live in. Will the sisters find the connection they seek, or will Cecile's radical life keep them apart? Discover the transformative journey of three girls in a summer that changes everything.