The Louisiana Girls Trilogy Books
Book #1
Ninth Ward
Written and illustrated by Jewell Parker Rhodes
10 - 12
Reading
age
217
Page
count
150
Words
per page
Apr 10, 2012
Publication
date
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58
Summary
In New Orleans’ Ninth Ward, twelve-year-old Lanesha, who can see spirits, and her adopted grandmother have no choice but to stay and weather the storm as Hurricane Katrina bears down upon them.
The Creative Behind the Book
Author & Illustrator
Jewell Parker Rhodes is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Ninth Ward, a Coretta Scott King honor book, Sugar, winner of the Jane Adams Peace Association book award, Bayou Magic, Towers Falling, and Ghost Boys. She has also written many award-winning books for adults.
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