Deza Malone from Bud, Not Buddy is back and she has great plans for the future. The Malone family motto is "We are a family on a journey to a place called Wonderful." Deza is the best in her class in Gary, Indiana; loves to write and read; and is determined to become a great author or perhaps a teacher. Her brother Jimmy has difficulty with school, but he sings like an angel. Deza's teacher has plans for Deza, too. She will tutor her and her best friend, and have a former student fix Deza's very bad teeth. The Great Depression has hit Gary hard and Deza's dad has difficulty finding a job. That and a fishing accident cause Deza's dad to leave the family in search of a job in Flint, Michigan. The family follows and their journey provides insights into life during the Great Depression, the lot of African Americans during the 1930's, and the grit, determination, and pluck of one Mighty Miss Malone and her family. The story is heartwarming, comical at times, alliterative,...and the cover is awesome!
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2014-15
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