Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. The prize is one hundred dollars?just think what they could buy with that much money But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. And when they get to know Damaris, they realize the one who could use the prize money the most also happens to be the best poet in class.

In this fantastic follow-up to Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel, Nikki Grimes tackles big issues like homelessness in a sensitive, kid-friendly way. Dymonde's can-do attitude and lively spirit will endear her to readers.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/29/2009
ISBN: 9780399251764
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.67h x 6.50w x 0.56d
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2009
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 45
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 133407 / Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book
Reading Level: 3.5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1