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An African-American girl invites readers to share in the private playtime world of her front steps in this refreshing look at how growing up in an urban setting can be full of fun and friendship. The author's King Kendrick's Splinter was an International Reading Association Children's Choices award-winner. Full color.
About the Author
I've always lived in Ohio, and my life was pretty quiet until I had my first son. Things became a little noisier with a baby around, and when he was followed by four younger brothers and then a sister, the house became noisier still. Just when I was thinking that life was about to settle down, two foster sons joined us, and later, three foster daughters. They are all grown now, so the house is quiet usually -- until the grandchildren, and now a great-grandchild too, come visit! I figure that after 55 years of marriage and all those children, I have enough story ideas to keep me busy for the rest of my life. I love to hear from readers who like my books. Have fun reading!
