Francie
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About this book
A distinctive new voice in children's fiction Francie lives with her mother and younger brother, Prez, in rural Alabama, where all three work and wait. Francie's father is trying to get settled in Chicago so he can move his family up North. Unfortunately, he's made promises he hasn't kept, and Francie painfully learns that her dreams of starting junior high school in an integrated urban classroom will go unfulfilled. Amid the day-to-day grind of working odd jobs for wealthy white folks on the other side of town, Francie becomes involved in helping a framed young black man to escape arrest -- a brave gesture, but one that puts the entire black community in danger. In this vivid portrait of a girl in the pre--Civil Rights era South, first-time novelist Karen English completes Francie's world using lively vernacular and a wide array of flesh-and-blood characters. Francie is a 2000 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book.
Book Details
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Macmillan + ORM
- Pages
- 161
- Word Count
- —
- Language
- en
- ISBN
- 9781429929646
AR Reading Details
- AR Level
- 4.2 (4th grade)
- Quiz Points
- 6 pts
- AR Quiz
- Available
Frequently Asked Questions
What AR level is Francie?
Francie has an AR level of 4.2, which corresponds to a 4th grade reading level.
How many AR points is Francie worth?
Francie is worth 6 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.
What grade should be reading Francie?
Francie is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 4.2 typically corresponds to 4th grade.
Is Francie appropriate for my child?
Francie has an AR interest level of "". The maturity rating is appropriate for all ages.