Mama's Chicken and Dumplings

Mama's Chicken and Dumplings - Hardcover

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Mama's Chicken and Dumplings - Hardcover

Mama's Chicken and Dumplings - Hardcover

by Dionna L. Mann
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by Dionna L. Mann (Author)

Growing up in segregated 1930's Charlottesville, ten-year-old Allie is determined to find a man for her mama to marry-- but not just any man will do!

Allie's life with Mama isn't bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry. Allie's worst enemy, her NOT-friend Gwen, has a daddy, and Allie wants someone like that--someone to fix things when they break, someone who likes to sing, and has a kind-smile.

So Allie makes a plan--her super secret Man-For-Mama plan. She has a list of candidates with a clear top choice: Mr. Johnson, who owns the antique store. Best of all, Mr. Johnson went to school with Mama, and he wants to get reacquainted! The battle's half won, and Allie is sure that when he tries Mama's yummy chicken and dumplings, he'll be head over heels.

But someone else is interested in Mama: Mr. Coles, Allie's teacher, who's also Gwen's uncle! Mama can't marry him--no way is Allie going to be related to Gwen. On top of it all, Allie's best friend is moving to Chicago; Allie keeps getting in trouble; and everyone seems to think she's jealous of Gwen, for some reason. Nothing is going how she planned, but Allie is determined to get things back on track toward the life she knows she and Mama both deserve. . . even if Mama doesn't agree yet.

Author Biography

Dionna L. Mann is an independent researcher and resident of Virginia who loves uncovering human-interest stories hidden within African-American history. As a work for hire author, she's written for Scholastic Press, Lerner, and Capstone, among others. This is her debut novel. Visit her at dionnalmann.com.

Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN
Publication Date: August 06, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mama's Chicken and Dumplings
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 6
ISBN9780823455553
Author Dionna L. Mann
PublisherMargaret Ferguson Books
GenreChildren and Society & culture
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages208
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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