The most important thing : stories about sons, fathers, and grandfathers
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Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
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First edition.
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215 pages ; 21 cm.
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Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 3.9, 5 Points

Notes

General Note
"'Kitchten table' is a revised version of a story published in the anthology of The Color of Absence (Simon and Schuster, 2001)" -- colophon.
General Note
"'Beat up' appeared in another form in the anthology From One Experience to Another (Forge, 1997)" -- colophon.
Citation/References
Junior Library Guild
Description
The seven stories in this thoughtful, humorous collection focus on boys' experiences of growing up - from being asked to a dance to interviewing a potential stepfather.
Target Audience
Ages 11-14.
Target Audience
Grades 6-9.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,3.9,5.0,181418.,SCH-COMM
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Avi. (2016). The most important thing: stories about sons, fathers, and grandfathers (First edition.). Candlewick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Avi, 1937-. 2016. The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers. Candlewick Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Avi, 1937-. The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers Candlewick Press, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Avi. The Most Important Thing: Stories About Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers First edition., Candlewick Press, 2016.

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