Martin, Ann M., 1955-

Here today / Ann M. Martin. - 1st ed. - New York : Scholastic, 2004. - 308 p. ; 22 cm.

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In 1963, when her flamboyant mother abandons the family to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, eleven-year-old Ellie Dingman takes charge of her younger siblings, while also trying to deal with her outcast status in school and frightening acts of prejudice toward the "misfits" that live on her street.

6.5 Follett Library Resources 5-8

D.C.F. Award 05-06

0439579449 (alk. paper)

2004041620


Identity--Fiction.
Mothers--Fiction.
Family life--Fiction.
Prejudices--Fiction.
Neighborhood--Fiction.
Schools--Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Individuality--Fiction.
Mothers--Fiction.
Family life--Fiction.
Prejudices--Fiction.
Neighborhood--Fiction.
School stories.
Historical fiction.


New York (State)--History--20th century--Fiction.
New York (State)--History--Fiction.

PZ7.M3567585 / Her 2004

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