Project Description

Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-215-6
Publication Date: 3/1/2000
Page Count: 160
Size: 6 ̎ x 9 ̎
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-281-1
Publication Date: 7/1/2002
Page Count: 152
Size: 6 ̎ x 9 ̎
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-56145-603-1
Age Range: 8 – 12
Language: English
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F&P: X, Gr 6, Genre RF
Lexile: 650L
Themes: Friendship, Loyalty, Race, Reading, Running, Tolerance
BISAC 1: JUV039120 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Prejudice & Racism
BISAC 2: JUV011010 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American
BISAC 3: JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
Reviews
“Jemmie and Cass are likable, lively characters, and readers will enjoy the repartee between them.” ―School Library Journal
“In this sensitive portrait of black-white relations in a changing neighborhood, Fogelin offers a tactful, evenhanded look at prejudice.” ―USA Today
“Fogelin creates Cass and Jemmie as complex characters with the same differences of approach and personality that mark the interactions of other best friends, whatever their skin color. Cass’ straightforward voice never falters, even when she questions her father’s beliefs and her own decisions. Readers will appreciate the honesty of Fogelin’s approach and applaud the two girls in their fast friendship.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Old experiences and lifelong attitudes are hard to overcome, as Adrian Fogelin deftly demonstrates in her portrayal of Cass’ dad and Jemmie’s mom. Fogelin’s characters are complex, fallible, and loving, as are real people, making Crossing Jordan an engrossing coming-of-age story.” ―Orange County Register
Awards
Best Books for Young Adults ―YALSA, 2001
Notable Books for a Global Society (Honor Book) ―International Reading Association, 2001
Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers ―VOYA, 2000
Children’s Literature Choice List ―Children’s Literature, 2001
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Children’s Books Mean Business ―American Booksellers Association and Children’s Book Council Joint Committee, 2003
Selected Book for Florida ―National Book Festival, 2003
Young Adult Top Forty ―Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, 2001
For Teens, by Teens: Teens Recommended Reading List ―Just Read, Florida!, 2011
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award (Masterlist) ―Illinois Reading Council, Illinois Association of Teachers of English, Illinois School Library Media Association, 2003
Sequoyah Book Awards (Young Adult Masterlist) ―Oklahoma Library Association, 2002-2003
Garden State Teen Book Award (Nominee) ―New Jersey Library Association, 2003
Just Read, Florida! Summer Recommended Reading List ―Florida Department of Education 2003, 2009-2011
Georgia Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―University of Georgia, 2001
Maud Hart Lovelace Award (Nominee, Grades 3-8) ―Minnesota Youth Reading Awards, 2004-2005
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Awards (Nominee) ―Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, 2003-2004
South Carolina Children’s Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians, 2002-2003
Sunshine State Young Readers’ Award (Nominee Grades 3-8) ―FAME, 2002-2003
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Meet the Author

Adrian Fogelin is the author of several novels for middle readers and young adults, including Crossing Jordan and The Real Question. She lives in Florida. You can visit her website here.