Sticks and Stones
- ISBN-10
- 153442623X
- ISBN-13
- 9781534426238
- Series
- Sticks and Stones
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-10-06
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Patricia Polacco
Description
From New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller Patricia Polacco comes the uplifting tale of three inseparable friends who pursue their talents and stop at nothing to achieve their dreams. Based on her own childhood memory, author Patricia Polacco shares the pivotal story of one year in elementary school. On the first day of school, she breaks out in a rash and is called “Cootie” by her classmates. It seems like the year will be a disaster for Patricia until she meets Thom and Ravenne. Each of the friends have their own talent. Thom, with his long legs and graceful manner, loves to dance ballet earning him the name “Sissy Boy.” Ravenne makes kits and paints on fabric, but she’s shy that people call her “Her Ugliness.” Thom, Ravenne, and Patricia are bullied by their classmates causing the three friends to band together for support. For years after that fateful year, encourage each other to stay true to themselves and achieve success in their passions. This endearing and timely story celebrates uniqueness and proves that no matter what challenges stand in your way it’s your differences that make you who you are.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Sticks & Stones
By Abby CooperTwelve-year-old Elyse has a rare genetic disorder makes the words other people say about her appear on her body.
-
Stick and Stone
By Beth FerryStick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone's teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed. 50,000 first printing.
-
Sticks and Stones: Three Centuries of North Carolina Gravemarkers
By M. Ruth LittleBut although graveyards and gravemarkers have long been recognized as vital elements of the material culture of New England, they have not received the same attention in the South.Sticks and Stones is the first book to consider the full ...
-
Sticks and Stones
By Beth GoobieJujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out.
-
Sticks and Stones
By Donna SheltonAfter the rape, sixteen-year-old Peyton feels dirty.
-
Sticks and Stones: 7 Ways Your Child Can Deal With Teasing, Conflict, and Other Hard Times
By Scott CooperThis unique book will help you give your children the verbal tools to counter the hurtful words others tell them -- and that they tell themselves.
-
Sticks & Stones (Upside-Down Magic #2)
By Sarah Mlynowski, Emily Jenkins, Lauren MyracleThe Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, now a Disney Channel Original Movie!
-
Sticks and Stones
By Eric PeteWhen four people--Trayce, a successful Internet entrepreneur; Solomon, a drugstore manager; Janet, an exotic dancer; and Karim, a famous New York music video director--return home for their ten-year high school reunion, their lives are ...
-
Sticks and Stones: Using Your Words As a Positive Force
By Ace CollinsWith earthy wisdom, simple action points, and his trademark gift for storytelling, Collins shows how--and why--to make words count, from a friendly hello, to a handwritten thank-you note, to a thoughtful phone call.
-
Sticks and Stones: When Words are Used as Weapons
By Miriam AdahanThis book examines the pain and damage inflicted by words and the many different disguises that such abuse can assume.