The Sittin' Up
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Book Overview
When Mr. Bro. Wiley, Bean's adopted grandfather and the last slave man around, dies in the summer of 1940, Bean and his very best friend Pole are some kind of hurt. Everyone in the Low Meadows is. Despite their grief, they are proud and excited to be included in their very first Sittin' Up--a wake for the dead. Bean and Pole know this special week will be one to remember, especially if the coming storm has its way and riles up Ole River enough to flood the Low Meadows right in the middle of Mr. Bro. Wiley's Sittin' Up. Shelia P. Moses tells her most charming story yet. Laced with humor and a lot of heart, this is an affecting, fun tale from a storytelling master.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399257233
ISBN13:9780399257230
Release Date:January 2014
Publisher:Putnam Publishing Group
Length:226 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.7" x 8.6"
Age Range:10 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 5 and higher
Customer Reviews
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Funny, life lessons, and good southern slang
Published by D. Cummings , 4 years ago
The oldest slave to still be living taught so many people in his town what it meant to be loved & respected. Although deaths took place throughout the story, there were important lessons and legacy left for others to learn and grow from. This book keep me laughing and turning pages quicker than I could read the words. I laughed so much, my husband decided he wanted to read it once I got done. The two small teenagers in this book know a lot for their age and I love their obedience to their elders and friendship they have. There was never a dull moment in this book. I enjoyed it so much, I purchased 4 more books from the same author and can't wait to get started reading those. BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!! READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!
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