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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

Contributor(s): Weatherford, Carole Boston (Author), Morrison, Frank (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9780593306345

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers

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Pub Date: September 20, 2022

Dewey: E

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 06 to 09

Physical Info: 0.41" H x 11.99" L x 9.36" W ( 1.16 lbs) 32 pages

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000522049 ( Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual)

Reading level: 6.00

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "This powerful adaptation of the popular spiritual chronicles the milestones, struggles, tragedies,and triumphs of African American history."--Provided by publishe

Review Quotes: ★ "A richly illustrated, informative picture book that will leave readers humming and spark a desire to learn more." --The Horn Book, starred review

"Gorgeous and enlightening, nourishing both mind and soul."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Truly elegant."--Booklist, starred review

★ "An evocative use of prayer as old-school protest with a history lesson that is as lilting as a ballad." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Weatherford and Morrison successfully elevate a classic song, rendering it as relevant and profound across time." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A love letter to the Black community...The book is a lesson, a tribute and an inspiration that should work as both an excellent read-aloud and potential sing-along." --Shelf Awareness

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