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Title details for Yolonda's Genius by Carol Fenner - Available

Yolonda's Genius

by Carol Fenner
Novella Nelson
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Yolonda 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.
When Yolonda reads the definition of "genius" in the dictionary, she knows it describes Andrew, and she's determined to convince the world, and especially their mother, of Andrew's gift. Then one day when Yolonda's back is turned, the unthinkable happens, and the music stops. Now Yolonda'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?

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  • Release date

    December 11, 2007

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739361795
      • File size: 149702 KB
      • Duration: 05:11:52

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.8
    • Lexile® Measure: 710
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-6

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 1, 1995
      When their widowed mother decides that Chicago is no place to raise 11-year-old Yolonda and six-year-old Andrew, the African American family moves to a Michigan suburb. If Yolonda's adjustment is difficult, her schoolwork is still outstanding; her teachers' reactions prompt her to see if she matches the dictionary definition of a genius. This little exercise yields a startling realization-musically gifted Andrew may be having trouble in school, but he could be a real genius. Yolonda is determined to have her brother's ability acknowledged, and it ultimately is-by legendary blues artist B.B. King. Fenner's (Randall's Wall) pace is sometimes too leisurely, but her heartwarming story merits acclaim for its fresh premise and forceful characterizations. Ages 9-up.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      December 30, 1996
      This novel about a girl determined to see her brother's real genius acknowledged won a 1995 Newbery Honor; PW observed that it "merits acclaim for its fresh premise and forceful characterizations." Ages 8-12.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.8
  • Lexile® Measure:710
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-6

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