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The seventh most important thing  Cover Image Book Book

The seventh most important thing / Shelley Pearsall.

Pearsall, Shelley. (Author).

Summary:

"In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"-- Provided by publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9780553497281
  • ISBN: 0553497286
  • ISBN: 9780553497298
  • ISBN: 0553497294
  • Physical Description: 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©2015
Subject: Hampton, James, 1909-1964 > Juvenile fiction.
Artists > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Community service (Punishment) > Juvenile fiction.

Summary: "In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"--

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