Christopher Paul Curtis has written a first novel that speaks in a lively fashion.
Through the eyes of Kenny we meet a deThe Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 lightful tight-knit family. Curtis employs some black dialect in his portrayal of By and Southern dialect to portray Momma when she gets worried and upset. After their arrival in Birmingham, Momma's speech is especially tinged with Southern flair, just like Grandma Sands' speech. His candid use of dialect, even poking fun at Momma from time to time, adds to the authenticity.....
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