Come By Here
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–18 · 1970

Come By Here

Written by Olivia E. Coolidge

A child fights to reclaim her lost life after tragedy strikes.

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239 pages
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In early 1900s Baltimore, a young black girl faces a harsh new reality after her parents' untimely deaths. Stripped of her once-comfortable life, she must navigate a world filled with challenges and uncertainty. Can she overcome the obstacles and find a way back to the life she once knew, or will the past remain an unreachable dream? Her journey is one of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1971)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
239
Reading age
10–18
Audience
Middle Grade
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 1, 1970
First published
June 1, 1970
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395109120

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