ISBN: 1600603351

[SR: 2492194], Paperback, [EAN: 9781600603358], Lee & Low Books, Lee & Low Books, Book, [PU: Lee & Low Books], Lee & Low Books, When his mother dies, James Earle (“Sugar”) Martin goes to … Altro …

[SR: 2492194], Paperback, [EAN: 9781600603358], Lee & Low Books, Lee & Low Books, Book, [PU: Lee & Low Books], Lee & Low Books, When his mother dies, James Earle (“Sugar”) Martin goes to live with his uncle Free, a gruff crippled man who makes his living fishing in a swamp in the Mississippi Delta. At first Sugar and Uncle Free barely get along, and Sugar is afraid of the swamp and everything associated with it. The only bright spot in Sugar’s life is the building of the new Sweet Kingdom Church, which will be adorned with a beautiful stained glass window that his mother scrimped and saved for while she was alive. As time passes a budding sense of family develops between Sugar and Uncle Free. Then one day Sugar discovers that the money for Mama’s window is being used to construct the church itself. Devastated but unwilling to give up on his mother’s dream, Sugar finds affirmation and support where he least expects it. In a truly heartwarming yet unexpected ending, Mama’s Window shows us all the importance of hope, dreams, and finding a place to call home., 3060, Orphans & Foster Homes, 3045, Family Life, 1084192, Growing Up & Facts of Life, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 3125, Death & Dying, 7009086011, Difficult Discussions, 1084192, Growing Up & Facts of Life, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 2958, 1900s, 2956, United States, 2926, Historical Fiction, 2966, Literature & Fiction, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 3095, African-American, 3094, Multicultural Stories, 3344091011, Geography & Cultures, 4, Children's Books, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 1600603351

After his mother dies, "Sugar" Martin is sent to live with his gruff uncle Free, a crippled loner who makes his living fishing in a swamp in the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s. As S… Altro …

After his mother dies, "Sugar" Martin is sent to live with his gruff uncle Free, a crippled loner who makes his living fishing in a swamp in the Mississippi Delta in the early 1900s. As Sugar struggles to adjust to his new surroundings, the only bright spot in his life is watching the building of the new Sweet Kingdom Church, which will be adorned with a beautiful stained glass window his mother had scrimped and saved for.One day Sugar discovers that the money for Mama's window is being spent for the construction of the church itself. Devastated but unwilling to give up on his mother's dream, Sugar finds affirmation and support where he least expects it.With compelling characters and a rich sense of place, Mama's Window is ultimately a moving story of hope, dreams, and finding a place to call home. 19th century,african-american,children's,children's books,death and dying,difficult discussions,family life,genre fiction,geography and cultures,growing up and facts of life Historical Fiction, Lee & Low Books, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9781600603358

Now in paperback, an orphaned African American boy in the early 1900s learns about hope and family as he struggles to adapt to a new home with his uncle and keep alive his mother's dream … Altro …

Now in paperback, an orphaned African American boy in the early 1900s learns about hope and family as he struggles to adapt to a new home with his uncle and keep alive his mother's dream of a stained-glass window for their church. For middle-grade readers. Mama's Window Rubright, Lynn / Smith, Duane / McKissack, Patricia C., Lee & Low Books<

ISBN: 9781600603358

Now in paperback, an orphaned African American boy in the early 1900s learns about hope and family as he struggles to adapt to a new home with his uncle and keep alive his mother's dream … Altro …

Now in paperback, an orphaned African American boy in the early 1900s learns about hope and family as he struggles to adapt to a new home with his uncle and keep alive his mother's dream of a stained-glass window for their church. For middle-grade readers. Media > Book<