Sammy's Red Shirt
Lost Boy, Homeless Girl
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Book Details
About the Book
Stories of missing children are frequently on the media. This unique book is a fiction story of a lost boy and orphaned, homeless girl.
Humorous and touching, memorable Sammy's Red Shirt or Lost Boy, Homeless Girl depicts understanding of others who are different. It would be a great gift for children, adults, and especially a fun read for teachers to share with their students.
Adorable, but sometimes naughty, almost six year old, red- haired Sammy first sees Etta Jean near a burning house in Flint, Michigan, right after he splashed cow manure on his disliked cousin Perfect Prissy Sibyl.
Angry because he is not getting a baby sister, Sammy becomes lost from his parents. The resourceful boy endures terrifying moments alone and funny episodes while hiding in trucks
Light hearted, streetwise, homeless Etta Jean saves Sammy's life. Amazed and appalled at her cardboard box alley home, he likes her because she laughs a lot and is interesting as she discusses her hardships. She enjoys Sammy who says "Clinker Dab" and usually does not pronounce his "l's."
The vulnerable twosome laugh, cry, play, and sometimes pray. As the children struggle to survive while searching for Sammy's home, they develop compassion and understanding.
About the Author
Reva Jo Kerns was editor of the award winning college newspaper, the Northwest Missourian, at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, she and classmate Roland Gordon were married. They attended the State University of Iowa. She taught English and business subjects in high schools at LeRoy, Iowa, Malvern, Iowa, Flushing, Michigan, and Platt Business College in St. Joseph, Missouri
After receiving a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan, she became a librarian.
The Gordons have two children and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Gordon has had many articles, fiction, and one book published.
She has been named to International Author And Writers' Who's Who and others.