{"product_id":"know-it-by-heart-9781880684955","title":"Know It by Heart","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a racially mixed family moves into an all-white neighborhood in East Hartford, Connecticut, in 1961, lives are altered forever. Karl Luntta's \u003ci\u003eKnow It by Heart\u003c\/i\u003e follows the adventures of young Dub Teed, his sister Susan and neighbor Doug Hammer, who befriend newly arrived Ricky Dubois, the daughter of an African-American woman and her white husband. When burning crosses appear at night-and worse-the young adolescents set out to find justice and discover themselves in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the book's serious anti-racist theme, \u003ci\u003eKnow It by Heart\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with humor reminiscent of Mark Twain. In this suspenseful novel, Karl Luntta brilliantly captures the world of the young adolescent in his characters and dialogue and in the innate comedy and awkwardness of that age. This is a book that will appeal to parents and teenagers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Storytelling that makes abundant use of unforgettable characters, a compelling sweep of events, colorful dialogue, and a mind-set that captures the essence of an era. Karl Luntta is a first-rate talent.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Lary Bloom, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Writer Within\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Curbstone Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043098722647,"sku":"9781880684955","price":16.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781880684955.jpg?v=1750956993","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/know-it-by-heart-9781880684955","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}