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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2009
The Rock and the River
By Kekla Magoon · Book #1 in the The Rock and the River series
A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals in 1968 Chicago.
304 pages· 59,211 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,617 ratings
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Summary: In 1968 Chicago, thirteen-year-old Sam is caught between his civil rights activist father and his brother, Stick, who is drawn to the Black Panthers. As Sam uncovers secrets and faces the harsh realities of racism, he must decide between peaceful change and radical action. Will he follow his father's path or join his brother in a dangerous new world? Sam's journey challenges his beliefs and tests his loyalties, forcing him to choose between the rock and the river.