Thomas Johnson, an African American teenager, faced the typical struggles of most Negros in the 19th century: discrimination and bullying. However, his life - along with his parents' - had become far more difficult when his brother, Henry, joined the U.S. Army and was shipped to France to fight in WWI. Having to endure constant torment from the white community as well as worrying about his brother, Thomas found his only inspiration to continue believing in a just future was the hope his brother had planted in him and his family. As Thomas continued his education, he made unlikely friends who affected his life forever and proved that change was possible.This book in one in a growing collection of Relevant Reads, stories that are "easy to read and hard to put down." This new genre of literature is intended to improve teen and young adult literacy by providing compelling yet approachable books as tools for learning. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these books will go directly towards crowd-sourcing and distributing new Relevant Reads.
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