Books like Time Pieces by Virginia Hamilton
Time Pieces follows eleven-year-old Valena as she grows up in rural Ohio with her family and their shadowing dog. Living between the present and her family’s past, Valena faces everyday racism, hears powerful tales of her ancestors, and experiences unforgettable moments—from witnessing the aurora borealis to surviving a tornado. Virginia Hamilton weaves together these time slips into a tender portrait of generational bonds and personal resilience.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Virginia Hamilton
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