The book of Harlan
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Author
Published
Brooklyn, New York : Akashic Books, [2016].
ISBN
9781617754456, 1617754455, 9781617754463, 1617754463
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bellwood Public Library - Stacks | FIC MCF | On Shelf |
| Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | FIC MCF | On Shelf |
| Broadview Public Library District - Stacks | FIC MCF | Checked out |
| Cicero Public Library - Stacks | MCFADDEN, BERNICA L. | On Shelf |
| Crete Public Library District - Adult Fiction | F MCFADDEN, B. | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American families -- Fiction.
African Americans -- France -- Fiction.
Bildungsromans.
Buchenwald (Concentration camp) -- Fiction.
France -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945 -- Fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction.
Historical fiction.
History.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Fiction.
Musicians -- Fiction.
African Americans -- France -- Fiction.
Bildungsromans.
Buchenwald (Concentration camp) -- Fiction.
France -- History -- German occupation, 1940-1945 -- Fiction.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction.
Historical fiction.
History.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Fiction.
Musicians -- Fiction.
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More Details
Published
Brooklyn, New York : Akashic Books, [2016].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
341 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781617754456, 1617754455, 9781617754463, 1617754463
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
During World War II, two African American musicians, Harlan and Lizard, are captured by the Nazis in Paris and imprisoned at Buchenwald concentration camp which changes the course of Harlan's life.--,Provided by publisher.
Description
When Harlan and his best friend, trumpeter Lizard Robbins, are invited to perform at a popular cabaret in the Parisian enclave of Montmartre, Harlan jumps at the opportunity. But after the City of Light falls under Nazi occupation, Harlan and Lizard are thrown into Buchenwald-- the notorious concentration camp in Weimar, Germany. Harlan survives five horrific years, and returns home struggling to overcome the chaos he has experienced.
Awards
2016 Booklist Editor's Choice/Adult Books for Young Adults.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McFadden, B. L. (2016). The book of Harlan . Akashic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Bernice L.. 2016. The Book of Harlan. Akashic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Bernice L.. The Book of Harlan Akashic Books, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Bernice L.. The Book of Harlan Akashic Books, 2016.
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