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Yolonda's Genius - by Carol Fenner (Paperback)

Yolonda's Genius - by  Carol Fenner (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Yolonda's younger brother, Andrew, plays beautiful music with the harmonica left to him by their father. When bullies destroy Andrew's harmonica, Yolonda reveals her brother's musical genius to the world. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Fifth grader Yolonda is determined to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius in this sweet and inspirational Newbery Honor Book.</b> <p/>Yolanda is smart, tough, and big for her age. Back in Chicago where they used to live, everyone knew better than to mess with her or her little brother, Andrew. Andrew doesn't talk very much and he can't read, but he can create unbelievable music on the old harmonica their father left him. <p/>When Yolanda reads the definition of "genius" in the dictionary, she knows it describes Andrew, and she's determined to convince the world, especially their mother, of Andrew's gift. Then one day when Yolanda's back is turned, the unthinkable happens, and the music stops. Now Yolanda's mission is more important than ever. How can she open people's eyes to Andrew's talent and help him find the music again?<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Carol Elizabeth Fenner (1929-2002) was an American children's book writer. Fenner's book <i>Gorilla Gorilla </i>won a Christopher Award and <i>The Skates of Uncle Richard</i> a Coretta Scott King Honor. In addition, she won a Newbery Honor in 1996 for <i>Yolonda's Genius</i>.

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