A Sky Full of Stars

By Linda Williams Jackson

Book #2 in the Midnight Without a Moon series

In 1955 Mississippi, a young girl faces racial tensions and must choose between violence and peaceful protest.

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336 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In 1955 Mississippi, thirteen-year-old Rose Lee Carter grapples with her role in the Civil Rights movement after Emmett Till's murder. Caught between Shorty's call for violence and Hallelujah's peaceful protests, Rose feels the weight of racial tension. As she helps Aunt Ruthie start a business, Rose discovers her power to effect change. Will she find hope in her community, or is the North her only escape? This gripping tale of courage and identity unfolds in a time of turmoil, where home is both a battleground and a place worth fighting for.

From the publisher

This powerful coming-of-age story from the author of Midnight Without a Moon will enlighten and enchant readers and is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Sharon M. Draper.In 1955 Mississippi, racial tensions are coming to a boil. As a thirteen-year-old African American girl, Rose Lee Carter struggles to understand her place in the burgeoning Civil Rights movement. After the murder of Emmett Till, Rose questions her decision to stay in Mississippi. Torn between the opinions of Shorty, a boy who wants to meet violence with violence, and Hallelujah, her best friend who believes in the power of peaceful protests, Rose is scared of the mounting racial tension and is starting to lose hope.But when Rose helps Aunt Ruthie start her own business, she begins to see how she can make a difference in her community. Life might be easier in the North, but Mississippi is home and that’s worth fighting for.Mid-century Mississippi comes alive in this sequel to the acclaimed Midnight Without a Moon.

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