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The seventh most important thing

"In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"-- P...

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Main Author: Pearsall, Shelley
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2015]
Edition:First edition.
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Hampton, James, > 1909-1964 > Juvenile fiction.
Artists > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Community service (Punishment) > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:"In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:9780553497281 (hardback)
0553497286 (hardback)
9780553497298 (hardcover library binding)
0553497294 (hardcover library binding)
Author Notes:A former teacher and museum historian, SHELLEY PEARSALL is now a full-time author. The idea for this novel began many years ago when she first saw outsider artist James Hampton's amazing work at the Smithsonian. She was disappointed that so little is known about Hampton and was intrigued that his work was brought to light by anonymous sources. It was the perfect foundation for this redemptive, inspiring historical novel. Her first novel, Trouble Don't Last, won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. To learn more about the author and her work, visit ShelleyPearsall.com.

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