Francie

Bibliographical Information

English, K. (1999). Francie. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Format

Book

Summary

When the sixteen-year-old boy whom she tutors in reading is accused of attempting to murder a white man, Francie gets herself in serious trouble for her efforts at friendship.

Curriculum Connection

ELA4W3- ELA5W3

b. Locates information in reference texts by using organizational features (i.e., prefaces, appendices, indices, glossaries, and tables of contents).

Award Information

King (Coretta Scott) Honor Books Past