Miami Jackson Gets it Straight

Summary of Book

MIAMI JACKSON CAN’T wait for school to end. But who ever thought five days could be so long? His teacher is leaving for Ghana, his arch-enemy, Destinee Tate, is on his case, and now Miami’s keeping secrets from his best friend, String. Summer can’t come soon enough!

Author Biographies

Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack have written tons of wonderful books for children, such as several Coretta Scott King Award–winning books, including Black Hands, White Sails; and Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? Pat has also been honored with the Virginia Hamilton Award. The authors live in St. Louis, MO.

Illustrator Biography

Children's author and illustrator Michael Chesworth has animated the pages of numerous books, among them stories by Bill Martin, Astrid Lindgren, and Pat McKissack, just to name a few. While title such as Jingle the Brass, Touchdown Mars!: An ABC Adventure, Pippi to the Rescue, and Rainy Day Dream, feature Chesworth's engaging artwork, books such as Alphaboat also includes the illustrator's original text.

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