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Behind You

by Jacqueline Woodson · 2004

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This beautiful sequel to If You Come Softly explores the experiences of those left behind after tragedy. It is a novel in which through hope, understanding and love, healing begins.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thisromanceromanceMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
African AmericanAfrican AmericanMore like thisLess of thisraceraceMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thisgriefgriefMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisNew YorkNew YorkMore like thisLess of thishigh schoolhigh schoolMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 128 pages

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