Jackson, Mississippi, 1964: Trip’s white community doesn’t approve of him playing football with Dee, who is black. As the bullying and threats worsen, will Trip stand by his new friend? Afterword.
Topics Racism. Race relations. Football. Family. The 1960s. Mississippi.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 13.000000
Lexile 770L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-08-17
JLG Release Date Nov 2015
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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