The Freedom Summer Murders
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Book Overview
A gripping true story of murder and the fight for civil rights and social justice in 1960s Mississppi.On June 21, 1964, three young men were killed by the Ku Klux Klan for trying to help black Americans vote as part of the 1964 Fredom Summer registration effort in Mississippi. The disappearance and brutal murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner caused a national uproar and was one of the most significant events of the civil rights movement.The Freedom Summer Murders tells the tragic story of these brave men, the crime that resulted in their untimely deaths, and the relentless forty-one-year pursuit of a conviction. It is the story of idealistic and courageous young people who wanted to change their county for the better. It is the story of black and white. And ultimately, it is the story of our nation's endless struggle to close the gap between what is and what should be.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1338115898
ISBN13:9781338115895
Release Date:October 2016
Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"
Age Range:14 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 9 to 12
Customer Reviews
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Excellent short introduction-well vividly illustrated book about the murders, the volunteers, and th
Published by Howard Romaine , 1 year ago
Young people studying American history will find this gripping tale one of courage, tragedy, persistence and ultimately heroism against the great American evil of racism
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