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234 pp.
| Houghton |
April, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-07659-1$15.00
(2)
YA
It's 1962 in Jackson, Mississippi. Samantha is dealing with her soldier father's death, while her mother gets involved in the civil rights movement. This rich tapestry is the backdrop to an eventful year in Sam's life, a year in which she faces death and hate and love. The pace of the novel is quick, and Sam's emotional narration is sure and intimate.
Reviewer: Robin L. Smith
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2010