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Woodson, Jacqueline. (2003).//Locomotion.// New York, NY: the Penguin Group

//Locomotion// is a touching story of courage, hardship , and perseverance. Lonnie Collins Motion had tragedy enter his life at the tender age of seven. Now four years later he still is dealing with his parent's deaths, and the fact that his sister, LIli, got separated from him, only added to his loneliness. Throughout the book Locomotion deals with his losses by writing down his thoughts and feeling in free verse poetry. The main character grows and matures as he writes down his daily experiences. By the end of the novel, he was able to find joy in the little things. He reassures Lili that he has found God. He also begins to feel like a part of his new family whenever Rodney calls him little brother.  Wordle []

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