Synopses & Reviews
Rose Lee Jefferson overhears the ladies of the garden club discussing the citys plans to level Dillons black community, Freedomtown, to build a park for the citys white residents. The plan is carried out, and nothing remains of Freedomtown but the memories of its former residents and a series of drawings that Rose Lee makes to celebrate the community. “Meyers moving account is as much a documentary as a novel, with a vividly realized setting and a good array of characters to dramatize issues.”--
Kirkus ReviewsReview
"Poignant and tender."--Publishers Weekly
Review
"Meyer's writing style is accessible and engaging, making this a good read or an easy curriculum connection to the multicultural mainstream."--Booklist
Synopsis
A moving tale of the struggle to preserve a community
Synopsis
Young Rose Lee Jefferson is shocked to learn that the white residents of Dillon, Texas, want to raze the cityand#8217;s black enclave, Freedomtown, and build a park in its place. Rose Lee and the other residents of Freedomtown cannot bear the thought of losing their homes. But fighting the cityand#8217;s plans could be costlyand#8212;or even life threatening. Will the families of Freedomtown be able to save their thriving community? and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;
Includes a reader's guide.About the Author
Carolyn Mey