Black PressRadio: WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK IT! :: Children's book tells the story of George Fraser's life in foster care
(WASHINGTON - Black PressRadio - September 26, 2012) - WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK IT! is a 96-page hard cover book aimed at African American children and tells the story of George Fraser's life in foster care.
The book follows Emma, George and Joseph Fraser — three siblings who were placed in the foster care system after their mother became mentally ill and their father could no longer care for them. A true story, the book outlines the ups and downs of the trio as they bounce from one home to another looking for a family to call their own.
The ISBN number is 13: 978-0-9856218-0-3 and is written by George C. Fraser. It is illustrated by Jerry Craft.
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