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Delphine Gaither is in 6th grade, taller than most of the boys in her class, has a new stepmom, an uncle home from Vietnam, a strict grandma, two younger sisters, and a poet-mother in CA who keeps telling her to "be eleven." And she really wants to see the Jackson 5 at Madison Square Garden This is the kind of historical middle grade fiction that any age can enjoy! So much compassion for all these characters and how hard growing up can be.

I was so sad finishing this Gaither Sisters book, there‘s only one left! The time period really comes alive, we felt like we were all dancing along with the Jackson Five. Enjoyed by my 4 kids (and me) aged 8-14. Surely did!

The second book in Rita Williams-Garcia's trilogy about the Gaither sisters. I haven't read it yet, but enjoyed One Crazy Summer, the first book in the series. Great middle grade historical fiction about African-American girls growing up in the 1960s. #eleven #novemberbythenumbers @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads

Finished this sequel to One Crazy Summer. I just love these Gaither girls! These books are categorized as middle grade, but their themes are anything but childish. And Williams-Garcia's writing is top notch.

This is book 2 of the trilogy & I have loved following these 3 sisters & experiencing life in the '60's thru their eyes. Looking forward to book three. 📚

And the award for the most used bookmark goes to.......my library due slips. I do have a couple bookmarks I use but this is by far my most often used bookmark. #booktober #bookmarks

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