Being Clem
(Book)

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Author
Cline-Ransome, Lesa,
Published
New York : Holiday House, 2021.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Status
On Shelf
Port Angeles - J Fiction
J CLINE-R Lesa
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Forks - J Fiction
J CLINE-R Lesa
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Subjects

LC Subjects
African American boys -- Juvenile fiction.
African Americans -- Juvenile fiction.
Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
Chicago (Ill.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Children's stories
Families -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Juvenile fiction.
Family life -- Illinois -- Juvenile fiction.
Fathers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction.
Historical fiction -- Juvenile fiction.
Port Chicago Mutiny, Port Chicago, Calif., 1944.
Racism -- Juvenile fiction.
Single-parent families -- Juvenile fiction.

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Published
New York : Holiday House, 2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
248 pages ; 22 cm.
Street Date
2108
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.8, 8 Points

Notes

Description
1944. Clem's father is away, serving as a sailor in World War II. When the family receives news that his father has died in the infamous Port Chicago explosion in San Francisco, everything begins to fall apart. Clem's mother is forced to work long, tough hours as a maid for a wealthy white family. The obstacles put in place by racial injustice seem insurmountable. Soon Clem can barely recognize his home-- and himself. Can he live up to his father's legacy? -- adapted from jacket
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.,Holiday House.
Target Audience
Grades 4-6.,Holiday House.