Zora & Me
Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon
đź“š Genre
Children's Fiction - Historical Mystery
🏢 Publisher
Candlewick Press
đź“… Publication Year
2010
🔢 ISBN
978-0763643003
About This Book
A fictionalized account of the childhood of writer Zora Neale Hurston, set in the all-black town of Eatonville, Florida. Zora, her best friend Carrie, and a new boy named Teddy investigate a mysterious death in the woods, blending local folklore with a compelling mystery. The cover features an illustration of three children looking across a body of water toward a lit house under a full moon, with an Edgar Award nominee banner at the top and a Coretta Scott King Award seal.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
176
Edition
Hardcover Edition
Series
Zora & Me, Book 1 of 3
Target Audience
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. Minimal visible wear along the edges of the cover, clean surface with bright colors, intact binding.
Estimated Value
$10-$20
Rarity
Common. Readily available through libraries, online retailers, and used bookstores.
Historical Significance
Winner of the John Steptoe New Talent Award (Coretta Scott King Book Awards) and nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. It is celebrated for introducing young readers to the childhood of one of the most prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance.
Collector Notes
Mainly collected for juvenile literature collections or African American children's literature. Preserve in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the vibrant cover art.
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Notable Features
Features the John Steptoe New Talent Coretta Scott King Award seal on the cover and an Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile Mystery banner at the top.