{"product_id":"the-unsung-hero-of-birdsong-usa-paperback","title":"The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrenda Woods\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and a Black WWII veteran who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Gabriel Haberlin, life seems pretty close to perfect in the small southern town of Birdsong, USA. But on his twelfth birthday, his point of view begins to change. It all starts when he comes face-to-face with one of the worst drivers in town while riding his new bicycle--an accident that would have been tragic if Mr. Meriwether Hunter hadn't been around to push him out of harm's way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the accident, Gabriel and Meriwether become friends when they both start working at Gabriel's dad's auto shop, and Meriwether lets a secret slip: He served in the army's all-black 761st Tank Battalion in World War II. Soon Gabriel learns why it's so dangerous for Meriwether to talk about his heroism in front of white people, and Gabriel's eyes are finally opened to the hard truth about Birdsong--and his understanding of what it means to be a hero will never be the same.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrenda Woods\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Ohio, grew up in Southern California, and attended California State University, Northridge. Her award-winning books for young readers include \u003ci\u003eThe Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond\u003c\/i\u003e (a CCBC choice and a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book); the Coretta Scott King Honor winner \u003ci\u003eThe Red Rose Box\u003c\/i\u003e; the ALAN Pick \u003ci\u003eSaint Louis Armstrong Beach\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e Top Shelf Fiction selection \u003ci\u003eEmako Blue\u003c\/i\u003e. Woods's numerous awards and honors include the Judy Lopez Memorial Book Award, the FOCAL International Award, and the ILA Children's Choice Young Adult Fiction Award. She lives in the Los Angeles area. To learn more, visit brendawoods.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771780890912,"sku":"9781524737115","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6cb20402f2dab6a5ec42aca44cd522aa.webp?v=1780393196","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-unsung-hero-of-birdsong-usa-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}