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Uncle Jed's Barbershop
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4 out of 5
Based on 1,121 Ratings and 232 Reviews

Book Description
As the only black barber in a county of sharecroppers during the 1920s, Uncle Jed traveled for miles to tend to his customers. Saving his money to build his very own barbershop was a dream that had to be postponed bec se of his generous heart and the Depression.

Then one glorious day, on his 79th birthday, Uncle Jed finally opened the doors of his new shop. Full color.

Book Information
PublisherPerfection Learning
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100780783573
ISBN-13978-0780783577
Publication Date01/01/1998
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About Margaree King Mitchell (Author) : Margaree King Mitchell is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Margaree King Mitchell include Susie Mae, Granddaddy's Gift, The Talking Cloth.
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About James E. Ransome (Illustrator) : James E. Ransome is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of James E. Ransome include Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart, You... more
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11/24/2008 Book Dads tagged as: African-American History, segregation, family diversity, uncles, I recommend

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