Grimes, Nikki. 2006. The Road to Paris. Putnam Juvenile: New York, N.Y.
This poignant and beautiful story about family, friendship, and faith is told by Grimes from the viewpoint of eight-year-old Paris Richmond. Paris and her brother Malcolm have moved from one foster home to another, and when Paris is finally placed in a loving home, the price is separation from Malcomb. Paris’ foster brother encourages her to keep God and her pocket and she shares her new-found faith through the beauty of her music. The harsh realities of alcohol abuse, abusive relationships, foster homes, and racism are dealt with delicately, but maintain plausibility. Readers will cheer as Paris and Malcolm are reunited with their mother and husband. Grimes has weaved a story that readers will not soon forget. Mandy Hooker (Written as an assignment for TWU SLIS).
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