Publication

2004 - HarperCollins, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

33,250 words, Guess

Page Count

133 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more
  • ISBN-139780688162481
  • Goodreads536811', '853314
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003009331
  • Better World Books9780688162481
  • Better World Books9780688162474
  • Open LibraryOL3674608M

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.W6713 No 2004
  • LCCPZ7.W6713No 2004

Description

Even though they were born in different countries, Akilah and Victoria are true best friends. But Victoria has been acting strange ever since she returned from her summer in Nigeria, where she had a special coming-of-age ceremony. Why does proud Victoria, named for a queen, slouch at her desk and answer the teacher's questions in a whisper? And why won't she laugh with Akilah anymore?

First Sentence

Did you ever cross your fingers and play that game in your head: If the last Life Saver in the roll is pineapple, then the letter will come this week.

Description

In Queens, New York, ten-year-old Akilah is determined to find out why her closest friend, Victoria, is silent and withdrawn after returning from a trip to her homeland, Nigeria.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction

Other Editions

  • No laughter hereHarperCollins2004-01-01
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