Martin, Ann M., 1955-

Here today / Ann M. Martin. - New York : Scholastic, 2005, c2004. - 308 p. ; 21 cm.

In 1963, when her flamboyant mother abandons the family to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, eleven-year-old Ellie Dingman takes charge of her younger siblings, while also trying to deal with her outcast status in school and frightening acts of prejudice toward the "misfits" that live on her street.

ISBN: 0439579457 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2004041620

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Identity--Fiction.
Mothers--Fiction.
Family life--New York (State)--Fiction.
Prejudices--Fiction.
Neighborhood--Fiction.
Schools--Fiction.
Children's literature--2005.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New York (State)--History--20th century--Fiction.

LC Class. No.: PZ7.M3567585 / Her 2004

Dewey Class. No.: [Fic]