num_pages: 48
description: The tale of three inseparable friends who pursue their talents and stop at nothing to achieve their dreams.Based on her own childhood memory author Patricia Polacco shares the pivotal story of one year in elementary school. On the first day of school she breaks out in a rash and is called Cootie by her classmates. It seems like the year will be a disaster for Patricia until she meets Thom and Ravenne.Each of the friends have their own talent. Thom with his long legs and graceful manner loves to dance ballet earning him the name Sissy Boy. Ravenne makes kits and paints on fabric but shes shy that people call her Her Ugliness. Thom Ravenne and Patricia are bullied by their classmates causing the three friends to band together for support. For years after that fateful year encourage each other to stay true to themselves and achieve success in their passions.
language: English
title: Sticks and Stones
publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books