The Ups & Downs of Carl Davis III

Rosa Guy. Yearling Books, $3.5 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-440-40744-7

A 12-year-old boy, sent to live with his grandmother in South Carolina, presents lively descriptions of his surroundings in letters home; according to PW , ``Carl is sincere and funny--a character readers won't soon forget.'' Ages 10-14. (Feb.)

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