Fire from the Rock
Published on 18. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-14-241199-5 (ISBN)
Description
Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, a young woman finds herself at the center of a firestorm.
"This historical fiction novel is a must-have. It keeps the reader engaged with vivid depictions of a time that most young people can only imagine."--Voice of Youth Advocates
>Before she makes her final decision, smoldering racial tension in the town ignites into flame, attempting to stop the change from coming. And Sylvia realizes that it is up to her and her generation to make it happen.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Seventh Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-241199-5 (9780142411995)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Sharon M. Draper lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.