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The Boy Who Didn't Believe in Spring by Lucille Clifton

mdevlin923's review

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3.0

King Shabazz is a boy who doesn't believe in spring. Everyone tells him about the signs...but he doesn't see them because he lives in a busy city. He decides to investigate; and along with his friend Tony, they discover small signs of spring sprinkled throughout the city.

A story about seasons, and how they might look different in the city versus in the country.

jeremiah042's review

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3.0

Enjoyed reading this, especially because I read it to the kids during a spring that seemed to take forever to arrive.

I like the feeling of the boys pushing past their limits to explore their interests.

bethmitcham's review

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5.0

This book had drama and daring-- the boys cross the street! It had moral ambiguity and the courage to change one's mind.
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