Tar Beach
by Faith Ringgold
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This book offers an up-close view of 1939 Harlem, as seen by an 8-year-old girl. The dreamlike illustrations are rich with color and imagination. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as one of the Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1991.
Editions of Tar Beach
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Crown Pub |
Date 1991 |
Price $4.16 |
 Used - Good |
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Binding/Format Reinforced Hardcover |
Publisher Crown Pub |
Date 1991 |
Price $12.24 |
VERY GOOD |
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Binding/Format Puzzle |
Publisher Jtg of Nashville |
Date 1992 |
Price None Available |
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Binding/Format Prebinding |
Publisher Bt Bound |
Date 1999 |
Price None Available |
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Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Random House Childrens Books |
Date 1996 |
Price $1.48 |
Like New |
Publisher Notes
Ringgold has fashioned a poignant fictional story about eight-year-old Cassie, who dreams that she can claim the George Washington Bridge (and freedom and wealth) by soaring above the city. A Caldecott Honor Book. A Coretta Scott King Award Book. An ALA Notable Book. "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book. Full color.
Synopses
A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family. Based on the author's quilt painting of the same name.
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