There is nothing Tee enjoys more than sitting out on the porch with her great-greatmother, listening to the fascinating stories about the lucky stone.
Shiny and black as night, it brought good fortune to each of its owners for over one hundred years. First it helped Mandy, a runaway slave, win her freedom. Then it saved Vashti from death by lightning at a prayer meeting. And it even saved Tee's great-grandmother from the ferocious dancing dog and helped her meet her husband.
Now Tee can't help wondering what the old stone has in store for her. She certainly could use some luck on Valentine's Day. But the lucky stone doesn't belong to Tee. How can her wish come true?
By:
Lucille Clifton Illustrated by:
Dale Payson Imprint: Random House USA Inc Dimensions:
Height: 194mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 57g ISBN:9780440451105 ISBN 10: 0440451108 Pages: 64 Publication Date:01 May 1986 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Lucille Clifton is an award-winning poet who has written many acclaimed books for children and adults, such as Voices, Mercy, Blessing the Boats, and The Palm of My Heart. She was the former Laureate of Maryland.
Winner of Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List 1981