Emako Blue
Overview
Publisher's Notes
Narrated by her friends, a dramatic novel details the life of Emako Blue, who, gifted with an extraordinary voice, catches the attention of a famous record producer, but an unimaginable act of violence shatters her dreams.
Synopses
Monterey, Savannah, Jamal, and Eddie have never had much to do with each other until Emako Blue shows up at chorus practice, but just as the lives of the five Los Angeles high school students become intertwined, tragedy tears them apart.
Reviews
"This short, accessible story packs a huge emotional punch with its depiction of innocence lost to random gang violence....With spare prose and ghetto slang, Woods targets her characters with pinpoint emotional accuracy, giving each a reality that should reach a diverse population of young readers."
Full Details
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| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780399240065 |
| List Price | $15.99 |
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| Publication Date | 05/01/2004 |
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| Release Status | In Print |
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| Measurements | Weight: 0.65 Pounds |
| Height: 8.25 Inches |
| Length: 5.5 Inches |
| Thickness: 0.75 Inches |