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8 - 10
Copyright Year
1999-01-01
Publisher
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Grade Level
4th - 5th
ISBN
9780590642668
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The Gold Cadillac

Written by Mildred D. Taylor
In the 1950's South, African-American sisters Lois and Wilma go for a trip in their father's new gold Cadillac, and encounter prejudice and discrimination all along the way.
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Age Range
8 - 10
Copyright Year
1999-01-01
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Grade Level
4th - 5th
ISBN
9780590642668
Lexile
650
Themes
award winners & favorites
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