No Place
by Kay Haugaard
Having no place to play in their run-down inner city neighborhood,
twelve-year-old Arturo and the other kids in his sixth-grade class
decide to turn a vacant lot into a playground. At first even Arturo
thinks his idea might be stupid. His brother and the other gang members
in Los Vatos Locos make fun of him and some of the school officials are
very skeptical. But, with their teacher's help, the kids create a plan
to build community support for the park. Inspired by actual
events that led to Estrella Children's Park in central Los Angeles.
Through the story of Arturo and his friends, No Place offers inspiration to kids and practical instruction about how to take a good idea and make it a reality.
Kay Haugaard
Author's Bio:Kay Haugaard taught creative writing at Pasadena City College for many years. In addition to No Place, she is the author of two other books for children, Myeko’s Gift (1970) and China Boy (1971), both of which were translated into French.
Quotes:“This . . . is contemporary fiction at its best. Haugaard understands
family tensions and gang dynamics and portrays her characters in
believable situations.” —Library Talk
“This may encourage young readers to believe in the possibility of
change, even if only on a small scale, in their own communities.” –Booklist
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Binding: Paperback
Availability In Stock: 228
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Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Published: 2007
Size: 5.25 x 8
Edition: Reissue
Pages: 140
ISBN: 9781571316752
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