Compassionate and engaging, this may be a work of historical fiction but its depiction of prejudice remains relevant. Highly recommended for middle grade collections.
An invaluable profile of a civil rights hero whose story deserves greater attention. Middle schoolers will take to the superb writing and original format.
Lacking a compelling plot and presenting complex, sometimes unrelated themes in a lengthy text, this is best for digesting in chunks one-on-one or in small groups. Purchase where the earlier Old Turtle titles are in demand.