When Zora Neale Hurston and her best friend, Carrie Brown, discover that the town mute can speak, they think they’ve uncovered a big secret. But it is just one piece of a larger puzzle that goes back half a century to the tragic story of an enslaved girl named Lucia.
Topics Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960). Racism. Slavery. Nineteenth-century US history. Prejudice. Friendship. Community. Mystery.
SRC Level 5.600000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile 840L
Trim Size 7 1/2" x 5 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-09-10
JLG Release Date Oct 2018
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus
Upper Elementary/Middle Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection ensures a steady stream of engaging books for middle-grade readers, offering a well-balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction. Designed to challenge and inspire young readers, these selections remain accessible for those transitioning to more complex texts or who may be reluctant to read.