Cuss

Written by Kristine L. Franklin

A boy who loves books must choose between his dreams and his struggling family.

4.1 Goodreads · 194 ratings

304 pages· ~760L· AR ~4.9

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Bookroo's summary

It is 1925 in Roslyn, Washington, a coal-mining town full of immigrant families, and twelve-year-old Cuss can swear in fourteen languages. Unlike his older brothers, who quit school for the mines, he loves reading as much as fooling around with his friends. When bootleggers force his brothers to leave town, Cuss has to decide between his own hopes and his responsibilities to his family.

From the publisher

A fine historical novel with lively dialogue and plenty of excitement. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review) It's 1925 in multi-ethnic Roslyn, Washington, where twelve-year-old Cuss is able to swear in fourteen languages. Unlike his brothers, who left school to work in the coal mines, Cuss likes reading as much as goofing with friends. But when bootleggers force his brothers to skip town, he is forced to choose between his personal dreams and his family responsibilities. A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List Selection Five state awards or nominations A Jefferson Cup Award Winner

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