A Thousand Never Evers

Name: A Thousand Never Evers
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ISBN: 9780440422099

Shana Burg

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English

Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
15 May 2010

Children's & Educational; General fiction (Children's&YA)

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, A Thousand Never Evers takes its place next to great American historical novels such as Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor (Mississippi 1930s.) and The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963. Shana Burg sets a new standard in literary historical fiction with this heartrending story of Addie Ann Pickett. Shana was inspired by her father's riveting accounts of his quest to end racial discrimination. She has continued to explore the modern legacy of the civil rights movement and the promise of social justice from coordinating community gardens in Mississippi, to teaching in one of our nation's most ethnically diverse public schools, and volunteer work in Africa and Central America.

IN KUCKACHOO, MISSISSIPPI, 1963, Addie Ann Pickett worships her brother Elias and follows in his footsteps by attending the black junior high school. But when her careless act leads to her brother's disappearance and possible murder, Addie Ann, Mama, and Uncle Bump struggle with not knowing if he's dead or alive. Then a good deed meant to unite Kuckachoo sets off a chain of explosive events. Addie Ann knows Old Man Adams left his land to the white and black people to plant a garden and reap its bounty together, but the mayor denies it. On garden picking day, Addie Ann's family is sorely tested. Through tragedy, she finds the voice to lead a civil rights march all her own, and maybe change the future for her people.

By: Shana Burg
Imprint: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 193mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 244g
ISBN: 9780440422099
ISBN 10: 0440422094
Pages: 301
Publication Date: 15 May 2010
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Thousand Never Evers

Starred review, Publisher's Weekly, June 9, 2008: References to significant historical events add authenticity and depth, while Addie's frank, expertly modulated voice delivers an emotional wallop.