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The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963: A Novel

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Young Adult

by Christopher Paul Curtis

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4.70 (5.6K ratings)
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description 224 pages

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel by Christopher Paul Curtis holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 5.6K reader ratings. First published in 1963. The book spans 224 pages.

About The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel

The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.

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Author Christopher Paul Curtis
Published 1963
Pages 224
Kindle Price $8.99
Genres Young Adult
Average Rating 4.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 5,602

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With a rating of 4.70, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.54, it performs above expectations.

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

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Based on 5.6K reader ratings, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel has an average score of 4.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel?

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel has 224 pages.

Who wrote The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel?

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel was written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It was first published in 1963.

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The ISBN-13 for The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: A Novel is 9780030540493.

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