In 1960 New Orleans, thirteen-year-old Louise's mother pulls her out of school in protest when Ruby Bridges enrolls and desegregation begins. Louise, emulating her FBI heroes, spends her days spying on a visitor from up north. The violence she witnesses introduces her to new attitudes about courage, independence, and justice.History looks different when it is seen through the eyes of a child! Very thought-provoking book...it would be great to read in a history class when talking about Ruby Bridges & desegregation.
Rating: 8 of 10.
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