Emergency quarters / story by Carlos Matias ; art by Gracey Zhang.
Summary:
Author Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid spending his precious quarters on tempting local treats in case of an "emergency." A poignant, cheeky tale perfect for fans of Matt de La Peña, Antwan Eady, and Jacqueline Woodson. Ernesto has waited his whoooole life to become a niño grande. A big boy. Now he's finally old enough to walk the six blocks to school without his parents. Every morning, his mom hands him a shiny new quarter and reminds him they're for emergencies. If Ernesto needs her, she's only a pay phone call away. But each day reveals a tempting new treat to enjoy with his friends: crisp packs of baseball cards, arcade games, hot tamales, and fresh juices! Ernesto has the coins jingling in his pocket, so how will he choose to spend them?
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063271456
- ISBN: 0063271451
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
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Available copies
- 15 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | E MAT (Text) | 30229101344678 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
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