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The Rock and the River

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The Time: 1968

The Place: Chicago

For thirteen-year-old Sam it's not easy being the son of known civil rights activist Roland Childs. Especially when his older (and best friend), Stick, begins to drift away from him for no apparent reason. And then it happens: Sam finds something that changes everything forever.

Sam has always had faith in his father, but when he finds literature about the Black Panthers under Stick's bed, he's not sure who to believe: his father or his best friend. Suddenly, nothing feels certain anymore.

Sam wants to believe that his father is right: You can effect chnage without using violence. But as time goes on, Sam grows weary of standing by and watching as his friends and family suffer at the hands of racism in their own community. Sam beings to explore the Panthers with Stick, but soon he's involved in something far more serious — and more dangerous — than he could have ever predicted. Sam is faced with a difficult decision. Will he follow his father or his brother? His mind or his heart? The rock or the river?

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About the Author

Kekla Magoon has worked with youth-serving organizations in New York City and Chicago. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and resides in New York City. You can visit Kekla at her website: keklamagoon.com
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readit, November 22, 2011 (view all comments by readit)
This book really brought to life what it felt like to be an African-American child in the south during the civil rights era. The experiences they endured and choices these young children had to make. You can feel their emotions as you try to understand why these events are happening. Great read!
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ISBN:
9781416975823
Author:
Magoon, Kekla
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Subject:
Boys / Men
Subject:
Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism
Subject:
Family - Siblings
Subject:
Brothers
Subject:
History
Subject:
United States History 20th century.
Subject:
Children s-General
Edition Description:
Aladdin
Publication Date:
20090131
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in
Age Level:
08-12
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