Mississippi Trial, 1955

$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Speak
On sale May 27, 2002 | 9781440650314
Age 12 and up
Reading Level: Lexile 870L
Sales rights: World
As the fiftieth anniversary approaches, there's a renewed interest in this infamous 1955 murder case, which made a lasting mark on American culture, as well as the future Civil Rights Movement. Chris Crowe's IRA Award-winning novel and his gripping, photo-illustrated nonfiction work are currently the only books on the teenager's murder written for young adults.
  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book
  • WINNER
    International Reading Association Children's Book Award
  • WINNER
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award
Will get readers thinking. (Publishers Weekly)

About

As the fiftieth anniversary approaches, there's a renewed interest in this infamous 1955 murder case, which made a lasting mark on American culture, as well as the future Civil Rights Movement. Chris Crowe's IRA Award-winning novel and his gripping, photo-illustrated nonfiction work are currently the only books on the teenager's murder written for young adults.

Awards

  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book
  • WINNER
    International Reading Association Children's Book Award
  • WINNER
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award

Praise

Will get readers thinking. (Publishers Weekly)