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James begins his school journey with his sister’s reluctant support, as the classroom’s bleak and dim ambience clashes with the lively world beyond its doors. This young African American narrator reflects on the contrast between the excitement outside and the uneventful school day, highlighting themes of education and childhood discovery.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Deborah Hopkinson
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