Desmond and the very mean word : a story of forgiveness
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780763652296 (hbk.), 0763652296 (hbk.), 9780605596016 (permabound), 0605596018 (permabound)
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Memorial Library - Children's Room | E Tut | On Shelf |
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2013.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780763652296 (hbk.), 0763652296 (hbk.), 9780605596016 (permabound), 0605596018 (permabound)
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 3.9, 1 Points
Level 3.9, 1 Points
Notes
General Note
Based on a real-life experience from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa.
Description
When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when some boys shout a very mean word at him causing Desmond to seek the advice of Father Trevor, who teaches him about the power of forgiveness.
Awards
African Studies Association Children's Africana Book Award, 2014.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tutu, D., Abrams, D. C., & Ford, A. (2013). Desmond and the very mean word: a story of forgiveness (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tutu, Desmond, Douglas Carlton, Abrams and AG, Ford. 2013. Desmond and the Very Mean Word: A Story of Forgiveness. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tutu, Desmond, Douglas Carlton, Abrams and AG, Ford. Desmond and the Very Mean Word: A Story of Forgiveness Candlewick Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tutu, Desmond,, Douglas Carlton Abrams, and AG Ford. Desmond and the Very Mean Word: A Story of Forgiveness First edition., Candlewick Press, 2013.
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