INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Cerra, Kerry O'Malley

Just a Drop of Water

(3) 4-6 The relationship of best friends Jake, a Christian and the grandson of a war hero, and non-observant Muslim boy Sam is challenged after the tragic events of September 11. The residents of their small Florida town begin to display distrust as the FBI investigates Sam's family. This well-developed historical story deftly explores timely themes such as misunderstanding and fear-based bigotry.

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