In "Danitra Brown Leaves Town" by Floyd Cooper, the story follows a young girl named Danitra Brown, who faces the bittersweet realities of friendship and change. As summer approaches, her best friend has to move away, leaving Danitra to grapple with feelings of loss and uncertainty. Through her imaginative spirit, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about the importance of friendship, memories, and the enduring connections that can transcend distance. The beautifully illustrated narrative captures the essence of childhood, exploring themes of resilience, nostalgia, and the warmth of cherished relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Amistad Press .

Carole Boston Weatherford is an award-winning poet and author of over two dozen books for young readers. She lives in High Point, North Carolina. Floyd Cooper has illustrated more than sixty books for children and young adults including Miss Crandall's School for Young Ladies & Little Mises of Color by Elizabeth Alexander and Marilyn Nelson and Tough Boy Sonatas by Curtis L. Crisler. He lives in Easton, Pennsylvania. Nikki Grimes (nikkigrimes. com) received the Coretta Scott King Award for Bronx Masquerade , and has also received five Coretta Scott King Honors. She has written more than fifty books, including The Road to Paris , Jazmin's Notebook , the Dyamonde Daniel series, and the New York Times bestseller Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope . She lives in Corona, California.