New boy
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[New York] : Random House Large Print, [2017].
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319 pages (large print) ; 21 cm
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[New York] : Random House Large Print, [2017].
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"From beloved, bestselling historical novelist Tracy Chevalier, whose mega-hit Girl with a Pearl Earring enchanted readers around the world, comes a poignant, unforgettable adaptation of Othello set in the fierce world of preadolescent children, where the grown-up forces of love and jealousy, and the hurt of being ostracized, can be as real and as devastating as for any adult. "O felt her presence behind him like a fire at his back." Arriving at his fourth school in six years, diplomat's son Osei Kokote knows he needs an ally if he is to survive his first day--so he's lucky to hit it off with Dee, the most popular girl in school. But one student can't stand to witness this budding relationship: Ian decides to destroy the friendship between the black boy and the golden girl. By the end of the day, the school and its key players--teachers and pupils alike--will never be the same again. The tragedy of Othello is transposed to a 1970s suburban Washington schoolyard, where kids fall in and out of love with each other before lunchtime, and practise a casual racism picked up from their parents and teachers. Taking us vividly into the lives and emotions of four eleven-year-olds--Osei, Dee, Ian and his reluctant "girlfriend" Mimi--Tracy Chevalier's powerful drama of friends torn apart by jealousy, bullying and betrayal will leave you reeling."--,Provided by publisher.
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1970s, in a suburban D.C. schoolyard. Starting his fifth school in five years, Osei Kokote, a diplomat's son, hopes to survive his first day. He becomes friends with Dee, the most popular girl in school. But one student, Ian, is determined to destroy the budding friendship between the black boy and the golden girl.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Chevalier, T., & Shakespeare, W. (2017). New boy . Random House Large Print.

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

Chevalier, Tracy and William Shakespeare. 2017. New Boy. Random House Large Print.

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

Chevalier, Tracy and William Shakespeare. New Boy Random House Large Print, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Chevalier, Tracy,, and William Shakespeare. New Boy Random House Large Print, 2017.

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