Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780399251764)

Dyamonde Daniel is excited about the local library's poetry contest, and so is her friend Free. The prize is one hundred dollars?just think what they could buy with that much money But when they find out that Damaris, one of their classmates, has been living in a homeless shelter, their ideas about what it means to be rich or poor start to change. And when they get to know Damaris, they realize the one who could use the prize money the most also happens to be the best poet in class.

In this fantastic follow-up to Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel, Nikki Grimes tackles big issues like homelessness in a sensitive, kid-friendly way. Dymonde's can-do attitude and lively spirit will endear her to readers.

Author: Nikki Grimes
ISBN-10: 0399251766
ISBN-13: 9780399251764
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2009
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.67h x 6.50w x 0.56d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 133407 / Rich: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/01/2009
Booklist 11/01/2009 pg. 45
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory