Essence best-selling author Keith Lee Johnson's fifth installment in his ongoing Little Black Girl Lost series picks up where the fourth book left off by continuing the diary of Josephine Baptiste. As more details about Josephine's past come to light, the African heritage of modern-day Johnnie Wise is further explained.
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"this book explains about a girl that lives a rough life and is going through alot. it takes place in the early 1900s. her family is poor and has no money so the mother prostitutes to get money and sells her daughters. it was at a time where blacks and whites didnt get along "
— Dmercado (5 out of 5 stars)
" AMAZING I absoLUtely Loved it! "
— Leandra, 11/1/2013" Ok the series was great but this book ended on a bit of a dry note... "
— Dionna, 11/1/2013" i likee dis because the authour showss who johnnie wise really is it's showss thee person she always was until her mama did wat shee didi tew her,.'! "
— *Ahh', 9/7/2013" Loved it!! He never dissapoints. "
— Lady_K, 4/10/2013" I enjoyed this story and I hope that there will be a book 6 because I haven't gotten enough of the story of Johnnie Wise yet. "
— Shelia, 1/21/2013" Mr. Johnson I hope you read this. I love your series. Of course I hope you're working on 6, 7, and so on. Please don't disappoint! "
— Linda, 9/26/2012" This truly was one of my favorites in the Little Black Girl Lost Series. Lauren was truly a character of fascination. I'm looking forward to reading Keith Johnson's #6 :) "
— Kay'sha, 8/29/2012" I really enjoyed all five of these books. The writer knows just what it takes to keep you interested. I look forward to reading the next book about Johnnie and her family' "
— Janice, 6/29/2012" The Little Black Girl Lost series is great! I hope there is a continuation of the series. "
— Shamele, 11/27/2011" Another page turner. Lots of suspense and intrigue. "
— Darlene, 6/28/2011" This was another excellent read by Keith Johnson. I look forward to reading more of his books. "
— Jacqueline, 6/8/2011" Could not put this book down...finished it today and what can I say...Keith Lee Johnson knows how to tell a story...I think everyone can relate to at least one thing in this book and if not are able to empathize with the character. "
— Meggan, 5/21/2011" It was an ok read. Moved along very fast and I liked that the heroine was a survivor, however some elements of the story were a unrealistic. Will probably read part 2 to see how the story ends. "
— Marquise, 3/20/2011" about a black/white girl trying to get by in the 1960. "
— Nijee, 11/13/2010" This book is RAW! It's so explicit w/ harsh detail. "
— A'kialah, 6/13/2010" Omqoshh Dis Book Is Crazy Because Dere Was Dis Gurl Named jonnie Wise Nd She Was Only 15 wen her mom had sold her virginity to an unscrupulous white insurance man named Earl Shamus. "
— *Ahh', 5/13/2010" I really enjoyed this book! It was very well written. I can't wait to read the sequel - since the ending left a lot of open questions! "
— Josephine, 4/5/2010" ? Great Book ! ? Johnnie Was Such A Wise Girl ! ? LoL ? This Was My First Time Reading A Book Setting Back Before The 1990's & I Enjoyed It ! ? "
— JazzyRacquel, 4/1/2010" I can't wait to read the next book in this series! This one was really good and I can only imagine that the next book just gets better! <br/> <br/> "
— *•.?.•*Sabrina*•.?.•*, 3/4/2010" Loved it. Once you read the first book you will be hooked and want to read the entire series. Set in New Orleans. A mother practically forces her child into prostitution. "
— Meshanda, 1/9/2010Keith Lee Johnson is the author of more than six novels, including the Little Black Girl Lost series. Prior to his writing career, Johnson attended Owens Community College and served in the United States Air Force. He resides in Toledo, Ohio.
Beresford Bennett is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.