Yolonda's Genius

Carol Fenner
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Newbery Medal Honor Title (1996) Fenner portrays, memorable characters and a vivid, authentic place in this engaging story of a bright, feisty fifth grader. Yolonda is determined to bring light to her younger brother’s extraordinary talent of transforming the world around him into the music he makes.
Genres: Realistic FictionMiddle GradeFictionYoung AdultChildrensMusicAfrican AmericanJuvenileFamilyChapter Books
224 Pages

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