
Any Small Goodness
by Tony Johnston Illustrated by Raul Colon
In this quiet, gentle novella reminiscent of Sarah, Plain and Tall, award-winning picture book writer Tony Johnston creates a moving story about a loving Chicano family in East LA. Filled with love, hope, and the exquisite beauty of a very special community, Tony Johnston's first novel is a warm and memorable gem.
Praise for Any Small Goodness
"The message is positive and the episodes, while occasionally serious, are more often humorous and gratifying." — School Library Journal
"In her first novel, popular picture-book author Johnston tells a warm, upbeat story of a Mexican family newly arrived in Los Angeles." — Booklist
- Ages
- 8, 9, 10
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 5
- Grade Level Equivalent
- 5.1
- Lexile Measure
- 600L
- DRA
- 50
- Guided Reading
- T
- Publisher
- Blue Sky Press (AZ)
- Number of Pages
- 128
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
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