The Troubles of Johnny Cannon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781481400039)

"A boy with a highly original voice winces his way into the bewildering world of adults during a neglected moment in American history" (Newbery Medalist Richard Peck) in this heroic coming-of-age novel.

Johnny Cannon's got problems. Money is scarce. Martha Macker, the girl he likes, barely knows he's alive. His best friend Willie is pretty great, but he also happens to be a black kid--which is not exactly acceptable in Cullman, Alabama. His big brother Tommy went to war and vanished. His Pa may be committing treason in their backyard. And just when it seems like things couldn't get worse, an old family friend--or maybe enemy--appears and shakes everything up. How's a kid like Johnny supposed to get himself and his family out of a mess that's stickier than molasses and twice as tangled as a spiderweb?

Author: Isaiah Campbell
ISBN-10: 1481400037
ISBN-13: 9781481400039
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/14/2014
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.68h x 5.78w x 1.05d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 170482 / Troubles of Johnny Cannon


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 84
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 09/15/2014
Booklist 11/01/2014 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw