The Jacob ladder /
After his father leaves their family, twelve-year-old Uton Hinds, known as Tall T, tries to earn extra money in his Jamaican village and tries to further his education as he ponders how he feels about his father's behavior.
| Main Author: | Hausman, Gerald |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Hinds, Uton |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Orchard Books,
[2001]
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| Subjects: |
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