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The Boy Who Carried Bricks - by Alton Carter (Paperback)

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  • Abandoned by his father, neglected by his mother, shuttled between foster homes and a boys ranch for most of his formative years, a young man refuses to succumb to the fate that the world says should be his.
  • 192 Pages
  • Young Adult Nonfiction, Social Topics

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Abandoned by his father, neglected by his mother, and shuttled between foster homes and a boys' ranch, a young African American man refuses to succumb to the fate that the world says should be his.



Book Synopsis



Abandoned by his father, neglected by his mother, shuttled between foster homes and a boys ranch for most of his formative years, a young man refuses to succumb to the fate that the world says should be his. Alton Carter does not mince words as he describes a childhood full of violence and hunger and isolation. Early on, Alton decides he wants a "normal life"--even if that means standing up to abusive relatives ad being teased by his siblings and their friends. Along the way, he keeps an eye out for those who might help to lighten the load, never losing hope that such people exist.



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..".authentic and appealing." -- Jewel Davis "VOYA"

..".heartbreaking but always hopeful." -- Children's Review Section "ForeWord Reviews Magazine"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-17 Years
Sub-Genre: Social Topics
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Roadrunner Press
Theme: Prejudice & Racism
Format: Paperback
Author: Alton Carter
Language: English
Street Date: November 3, 2015
TCIN: 1002712420
UPC: 9781937054199
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-8498
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.55 pounds
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