Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

Book review by Diondra Brown, Common Sense Media
Jump at the Sun cover: young girl, wearing overalls, stands in a field and jumps up towards the bright sky.

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age 6+

Shining story about adventurous life of celebrated writer.

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