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Product Identifiers

PublisherEnslow Publishing, LLC

ISBN-101538382482

ISBN-139781538382486

eBay Product ID (ePID)5038542989

Product Key Features

Book TitleDreams on Fire

Number of Pages200 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

AuthorAnnette Daniels Taylor

Book SeriesYa Verse Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

Reviews"Using realistic, raw, and powerful poetry that will reach the reluctant reader, Taylor's novel tells a difficult story entirely through the poems of its young protagonist. Effectively uses poetry to tell a story simply and with no frills, and yet ensure honesty flows through every word. A beautiful, empowering choice for a wide spectrum of readers." --Booklist::"America's systemic race and class problems are viscerally rendered in this evocative account. A haunting and honest depiction of adversity and triumph that reveals America's continuing struggle to give equal opportunities to all." --Kirkus::"Through first-person narration, Shanequa describes the daily difficulties she faces. Rich language around dreams and responsibilities abounds, as do opportunities to discuss or ponder telltale signs of true or false friendships and the numbing effects of drugs and alcohol. VERDICT: Battling many forces themselves, young adult readers will be rooting for Shanequa to 'lift off the ground' and find her truth. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." --School Library Journal, --Booklist -- "Using realistic, raw, and powerful poetry that will reach the reluctant reader, Taylor's novel tells a difficult story entirely through the poems of its young protagonist ... Effectively uses poetry to tell a story simply and with no frills, and yet ensure honesty flows through every word ... A beautiful, empowering choice for a wide spectrum of readers".--Kirkus -- "America's systemic race and class problems are viscerally rendered in this evocative account ... A haunting and honest depiction of adversity and triumph that reveals America's continuing struggle to give equal opportunities to all".--School Library Journal -- "Through first-person narration, Shanequa describes the daily difficulties she faces ... Rich language around dreams and responsibilities abounds, as do opportunities to discuss or ponder telltale signs of true or false friendships and the numbing effects of drugs and alcohol. VERDICT: Battling many forces themselves, young adult readers will be rooting for Shanequa to 'lift off the ground' and find her truth. Highly recommended".

Grade FromNinth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

SynopsisWith an incarcerated father and an estranged, drug-addicted mother, Shanequa's dreams of higher education feel like a fantasy. When Shanequa gets the chance to attend a prestigious private prep school, she feels like her dreams might become reality. Shanequa finds it easier to lie to her new friends than tell them the truth about her family. When her lies are found out, and Shanequa strikes back in blind rage, her path changes forever., With an incarcerated father and an estranged drug-addicted mother, Shanequa's dreams of higher education feel like a fantasy. When Shanequa gets the chance to attend a prestigious private prep school, she feels like her dreams might become reality. Shanequa finds it easier to lie to her new friends than tell them the truth about her family. When her lies are found out, and Shanequa strikes back in blind rage, her path changes forever.