Dena, a young girl, grapples with the legacy of slavery and its impact on her family and community as she learns about her Native American heritage.
Author
Jewell Parker Rhodes
5 books in the catalog
Jewell Parker Rhodes has 5 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, middle grade and social issues. The titles we've reviewed span 2010 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Jewell Parker Rhodes's work include courage and love. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A young girl named Mama Jo discovers her family's connection to the magic of the Louisiana bayou and learns to embrace her heritage.
A young boy's ghost befriends a living boy, helping him understand his own past and connect with his community.
A young Black girl named Sugar navigates the complexities of racism and identity in the South.
Lanesha navigates the challenges of life in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, finding resilience and community.
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