Levi's real name is Chester, after his grandpa. But when his singer/star mother abandoned him in the car with a note that said "Levin'", his name became Levi. His dad is in the army, a paratrooper and has left Levi behind with his Aunt Odessa. Levi's great-aunt Odessa thinks its time he took some interest and responsibility for his son's care. She packs up Levi and ships him off to an army base in the South. When he finally arrives, he discovers that his dad's unit has been reassigned to Oregon. Levi accompanies Cal, Peaches, and Victory on an eye-opening, life-changing adventure. Set in May of 1945, this is an excellent portrayal of life in the U.S. during the waning days of World War II and one young African-American's courage, determination, and love. Interesting information about Japanese war hot air balloons.
Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2014-15
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