Written: 2014
Set: 1959
This is a compelling story narrated by Sarah, a black 17 year old, and Linda, a white girl also 17. We meet them on the first day of Jefferson High School's integration of the races. We experience the trauma Sarah goes through in order to attend a White-Only high school. But we also see the events from the view of Linda - whose father is the editor of an anti-negro newspaper. The two girls find themselves involuntarily entwined in each others lives. But no-one can know the truth about them...
First thoughts: I know very little about this next book -I have never heard of the author or the title. I can only deduce from the cover and blurb that it is about two girls during the risky period of integration in America. This was recommended by the librarian of my school so let's give it a go!
Happy reading, Kate x
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