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Standing Against the Wind

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4.4 out of 5
Based on 14 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
Patrice Williams was happy living in Georgia with her grandmother, then her mother lured her to Chicago and ended up in jail. Living in the projects, Patrice is an easy target for everyone. Not only won't she stand up for herself, she cares about her grades-unlike her classmates. But that draws the attention of Monty Freeman, another eighth grader who asks Patrice to tutor his little brother. When... More
Book Information
PublisherSquare Fish
BindingPaperback (10 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages208
ISBN-100312622937
ISBN-13978-0312622930
Publication Date01/19/2010
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About Traci L. Jones (Author) : Traci L. Jones is a published author of young adult books. A published credit of Traci L. Jones is Standing Against the Wind (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Author (Awards)).
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