Glory Be

Written by Augusta Scattergood

A town's segregated pool ignites tensions, challenging friendships and family bonds in 1964 Mississippi.

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208 pages· 680L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1964 Mississippi, Glory Hemphill faces a summer of change. Her sister Jesslyn drifts away, and her friendship with Frankie becomes strained. The arrival of a new girl from the North and the heated debate over the town's segregated pool stir emotions. As tensions rise, Glory must navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and difficult choices. Will she find a way to bridge the divides, or will the summer's events change everything she knows? Discover a poignant tale of growing up amidst social upheaval and the power of standing up for what's right.

From the publisher

A Mississippi town in 1964 gets riled when tempers flare at the segregated public pool.As much as Gloriana June Hemphill, or Glory as everyone knows her, wants to turn twelve, there are times when Glory wishes she could turn back the clock a year. Jesslyn, her sister and former confidante, no longer has the time of day for her now that she’ll be entering high school. Then there’s her best friend, Frankie. Things have always been so easy with Frankie, and now suddenly they aren’t. Maybe it’s the new girl from the North that’s got everyone out of sorts. Or maybe it’s the debate about whether or not the town should keep the segregated public pool open. Augusta Scattergood has drawn on real-life events to create a memorable novel about family, friendship, and choices that aren’t always easy.

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