Crossing Jordan (Neighborhood Novels) - Softcover

Fogelin, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1561452815 ISBN 13: 9781561452811

Publisher: Peachtree, 2002

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Cassie’s life is changed when Jemmie, an African-American girl, and her family move in next door. Can she and Jemmie overcome family prejudice and cultural differences in a small, working-class town?
Cass is dreading a long, lonely summer until Jemmie and her family move in next door. The only problem is both of their parents don’t want them socializing with each other, and have deeply help prejudices, exemplified by the fence Cassie’s father builds between their two houses.
Despite their parents’ warnings, Cassie and Jemmie start communicating through a hole in the fence and find they share more similarities than differences. Mutual interests in reading and running draw them together, and their wariness of each other disappears. But when their parents find out about the burgeoning friendship, each girl is forbidden to see the other. A family crisis and celebration provide opportunities for the families to reach an understanding.
With unforgettable characters, author Adrian Fogelin addresses the complex issues of bigotry and tolerance with sensitivity and intelligence, poignantly reminding readers of fences that too often separate us from one another.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From the spectacular vistas of the north Georgia mountains to an eye-level view of an Okefenokee alligator, Beautiful Georgia offers you a mini-tour of this special state

About the Author:

Adrian Fogelin is the author of several novels for middle readers and young adults, including Crossing Jordan and The Real Question. She lives in Florida.

Suzy Schultz is an illustrator and fine artist. She lives in Georgia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachtree
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1561452815
• ISBN 13: 9781561452811
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140
• Illustrator: Schultz Suzy