The fictionalized reminiscences of an African-American boy in the early sixties from Flint, Michigan. A mixture of hilarious antics of a boy with a handicap around home and his efforts to stay above water amidst his bullying older brother and classmates. The title stems from a summer vacation to Birmingham, Alabama that the family takes in order to leave his bully of a brother there to "straighten him out." The easy writing style is riddled with light-hearted humor and is suitable for any child in the 10-15 year age.
Merit: Well written. Plights recognizable by any child.
Share: Reading list or read-along over sessions.
Appeal: Humor and hyperbole will appeal to young readers.
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