NINTH WARD

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Twelve-year-old Lanesha lives in a tight-knit community in New Orleans' Ninth Ward. She doesn't have a fancy house like her uptown family or lots of friends like the other kids on her street. But what she does have is Mama Ya-Ya, her fiercely loving caretaker, wise in the ways of the world and able to predict the future. So when Mama Ya-Ya's visions show a powerful hurricane--Katrina--fast approaching, it's up to Lanesha to call upon the hope and strength Mama Ya-Ya has given her to help them both survive the storm.From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys and Towers Falling, Ninth Ward is a deeply emotional story about transformation and a celebration of resilience, friendship, and family--as only love can define it. Product details Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (August 16, 2010) Language : English Hardcover : 224 pages ISBN-10 : 0316043079 ISBN-13 : 978-0316043076 Reading age : 8 - 12 years Lexile measure : HL470L Grade level : 3 - 7 Item Weight : 10.6 ounces Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8 inches Show more