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Tar Beach

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4 out of 5
Based on 8,985 Ratings and 616 Reviews

Book Description
Illus. in full color. "Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with col... More
Book Information
PublisherCrown Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (12 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100517580306
ISBN-13978-0517580301
Publication Date01/16/1991
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About Faith Ringgold (Author) : Faith Ringgold is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Faith Ringgold include O Holy Night: Christmas with the Boys Choir of Harlem, Tar... more
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