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Ninth Ward

Written by: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
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Acclaimed novelist Jewell Parker Rhodes is an American Book Award winner. Rhodes’ Ninth Ward is a stunning tale set against the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Orphaned 12-year-old Lanesha lives with Mama Ya-Ya, the midwife who birthed her, in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Although Lanesha is different—able to see ghosts like that of her dead mother—she never feels unloved, an empowerment that helps her survive the devastating storm.
©2010 Jewell Parker Rhodes (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
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"If there are awards for books that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit, this one is a clear contender.” ( Children’s Literature)

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  • 2023-11-12

Wow!!

Loved this book!! The story captures you and opens your eyes to the tragedies and the stories behind Hurricane Katrina. At the same time the fictional characters are ones you get to love like family.
The narration was fabulous .

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