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When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an African-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school. Eight-year-old Little Joe learns the value of determination and the importance of standing up to prejudice.
Focusing on everyday people making a difference, award-winning author Mitchell presents an “intelligent look at a chapter of American history.” – School Library Journal
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“A sensitive effort from Mitchell, about a courageous man in the segregated South who steadfastly pursued a goal, creating a legacy of pride and hope for the young girl who tells his story.”-Kirkus Reviews
“Adopting an intimate, personal voice, King deftly imparts to the reader Granddaddy’s belief in the importance of education, valor, and pride.”-Publishers Weekly
“Johnson’s strong, realistic paintings personalize the familiar scenes of the civil rights movement.”-Booklist
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