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Words By Heart
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3.9 out of 5
Based on 383 Ratings and 119 Reviews

Book Description
Lena can recite the Scriptures by heart. Hoping to make her adored Papa proud of her and to make her white classmates notice her "Magic Mind," not her black skin, Lena vows to win the Bible-quoting contest. But winning does not bring Lena what she expected. Instead of honor, violence and death erupt and strike the one she loves most dearly. Lena, who has believed in vengeance, must now learn how t... More
Book Information
PublisherLaurel-Leaf Books
BindingMass Market Paperback (22 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages144
ISBN-100440226880
ISBN-13978-0440226888
Publication Date04/08/1996
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About Ouida Sebestyen (Author) : Ouida Sebestyen is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Ouida Sebestyen include Out of Nowhere, The Girl in the Box, Words by Heart.
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