White Lilacs

Young Rose Lee Jefferson is shocked to learn that the white residents of Dillon, Texas, want to raze the city's black enclave, Freedomtown, and build a park in its place. Rose Lee and the other residents of Freedomtown cannot bear the thought of losing their homes. But fighting the city's plans could be costly?or even life threatening. Will the families of Freedomtown be able to save their thriving community? Includes a reader's guide.

About the author

Carolyn Meyer is the acclaimed author of more than fifty books for young people. Her many award-winning novels include Mary, Bloody Mary, an ABA Pick of the Lists, an NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, a New York Times bestseller; White Lilacs, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an NYPL Best Book for the Teen Age, and an IRA Young Adults' Choice; and Marie, Dancing, a BookSense Pick. Ms. Meyer lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visit her website at www.readcarolyn.com.

Summary

Young Rose Lee Jefferson is shocked to learn that the white residents of Dillon, Texas, want to raze the city’s black enclave, Freedomtown, and build a park in its place. Rose Lee and the other residents of Freedomtown cannot bear the thought of losing their homes. But fighting the city’s plans could be costly—or even life threatening. Will the families of Freedomtown be able to save their thriving community?

    

Includes a reader's guide.

Additional text

"Meyer's writing style is accessible and engaging, making this a good read or an easy curriculum connection to the multicultural mainstream."--Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn Meyer
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2007
• EAN: 9780152058517
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205851-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 178 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 154 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION: Biographical / United States, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / United States / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Runaways