What is the book the seventh most important thing about?
I went into The Seventh Most Important Thing not knowing what to expect, but it wowed me. The book follows the story of Arthur, a boy who goes to juvie for throwing a brick at the "Junk Man" (Mr. Hampton) in his town.
What is the rating of the 7th most important thing?
3.5 stars. The Seventh Most Important thing is one of those quite little understated works that nevertheless conveys an important message. It’s based on the life of James Hampton, a folk artist from the 1960’s, a janitor and a recluse intent on creating his vision of heaven from scraps.
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What are some quotes from the seventh most powerful god?
Quotes from The Seventh Most ... “Some angels are like peacocks. Others are less flashy. Like city pigeons. It all depends on the wings.” — 13 likes “First off, it’s not junk,” Arthur said, his voice rising. “It started on an island in World War II. With things from an island. It started with Death and War.” — 1 likes More quotes…
What is the 7th most important thing?
The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall (Penguin Random House, 2016) is a historical middle-grade novel. The book follows young Arthur Owens as he grapples with grief, discovers his own heaven, and learns how people, himself included, can surprise you. The Seventh Most Important Thing was nominated for 16 state awards and was an ALA Notable Book, an ILA Teachers Choice, and a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year. Shelley Pearsall based the book on the art and life of folk artist James Hampton, whose sculpture of heaven is on display in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This guide refers to the 2016 edition of The Seventh Most Important Thing.
Who is the artist who wrote the Seventh Most Important Thing?
Shelley Pearsall based the book on the art and life of folk artist James Hampton, whose sculpture of heaven is on display in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This guide refers to the 2016 edition of The Seventh Most Important Thing.
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Why does the vice principal move Arthur's locker away from the rest of the seventh grade?
At school, the vice principle has relocated Arthur’s locker away from the rest of the seventh grade to keep him from being a bad influence. When Arthur tries to rescue a fellow seventh grader (Squeak) from bullies, the principal blames Arthur because of his criminal history.
Overview
This “luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews) story of anger and art, loss and redemption will appeal to fans of Lisa Graff’s Lost in the Sun and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy.
About the Author
A former teacher and museum historian, Shelley Pearsall is now a full-time author. Her first novel, Trouble Don’t Last, won the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The idea for The Seventh Most Important Thing began many years ago when she first saw outsider artist James Hampton’s amazing work.
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By Shelley Pearsall
This “luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews) story of anger and art, loss and redemption will appeal to fans of Lisa Graff’s Lost in the Sun and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy.
