My Name Is Not Friday
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A gorgeously written account of a freeborn black boy sold into slavery during the Civil War; think 12 Years a Slave for young adults. Well-mannered Samuel and his mischievous younger brother Joshua are free black boys living in an orphanage during the end of the Civil War. Samuel takes the blame for Joshua's latest prank, and the consequence is worse than he could ever imagine. He's taken from the orphanage to the South, given a new name -- Friday -- and sold into slavery. What follows is a heartbreaking but hopeful account of Samuel's journey from freedom, to captivity, and back again. Praise for My Name is Not Friday:* "Samuel's endearing, immersive narration makes the novel a fascinating and unforgettable account of a brutal and shameful chapter in America's history. A heartbreaking story about family, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Walter masterfully constructs the world of the plantation and presents a large population of complex and distinctive characters, resulting in a rich, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying book." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Compelling . . . Lyrically written." --School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Close to the Wind:"In Close to the Wind, Jon Walter reveals the rare ability to create totally believable characters and settings in few words and with great simplicity. His prose is almost invisible: nothing comes between the reader and the book's action and emotion." -- The Guardian, UK Jon Walter is a former photojournalist with a special interest in social welfare issues. His debut middle grade novel, Close to the Wind, was chosen as The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week in the United Kingdom and an Indie Next List pick in the United States. My Name is Not Friday is his young adult debut and has earned five starred reviews. He lives in East Sussex, England, with his family. From My Name is Not Friday:"I nearly forgot to tell you. Tomorrow is Friday. Now you better remember that day real good, cuz from now on that's gonna be your name." He smiles, expecting me to be pleased. "Friday. I like the sound of that." Then he calls out to me, like we're standing across from one another in a busy street. "I say there, what's your name, boy?"I won't say it. I won't even open my mouth. Praise for My Name is Not Friday:* "Samuel's endearing, immersive narration makes the novel a fascinating and unforgettable account of a brutal and shameful chapter in America's history. A heartbreaking story about family, justice, and the resilience of the human spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Walter masterfully constructs the world of the plantation and presents a large population of complex and distinctive characters, resulting in a rich, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying book." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Compelling . . . Lyrically written." --School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Close to the Wind:"In Close to the Wind, Jon Walter reveals the rare ability to create totally believable characters and settings in few words and with great simplicity. His prose is almost invisible: nothing comes between the reader and the book's action and emotion." -- The Guardian, UK
Level 5, 16 Points
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Walter, J. (2016). My Name Is Not Friday. [United States], Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Walter, Jon. 2016. My Name Is Not Friday. [United States], Scholastic Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Walter, Jon, My Name Is Not Friday. [United States], Scholastic Inc, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Walter, Jon. My Name Is Not Friday. [United States], Scholastic Inc, 2016.
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