I Kill the Mockingbird

A summer reading list sparks a wild plan, leading to unexpected chaos and a literary revolution.

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192 pages· 35,495 words· Est. 4 hour read· 640L

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Lucy, Elena, and Michael are thrilled to see 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on their summer reading list, but their classmates aren't as eager. Determined to ignite interest, they devise a bold scheme to make the book the talk of the town. Their antics, from re-shelving books to launching a provocative website, succeed beyond their wildest dreams, sparking a cultural frenzy. As their plan spirals out of control, the trio faces unforeseen consequences, questioning the power of their actions and the true impact of literature. Can they manage the chaos they've unleashed, or will their revolution consume them?

From the publisher

When Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to see To Kill A Mockingbird included. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about the well-known Harper Lee classic. They plan controversial ways to get people to read the book, including re-shelving copies of the book in bookstores so that people think they are missing and starting a website committed to “destroying the mockingbird.” Their efforts are successful when all of the hullabaloo starts to direct more people to the book. But soon, their exploits start to spin out of control and they unwittingly start a mini revolution in the name of books. I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora is a middle grade novel perfect for fans of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. This title has Common Core connections. “The banter among the three whip-smart friends would make John Green proud. . . . You won’t have to hide any copies of this to create demand.” –The Bulletin “Fans of Janet Tashjian’s The Gospel According to Larry series will enjoy this look at how the power of creativity and the internet can cause a cultural movement. . . . Acampora’s novel is for lovers of literature, especially how the classics work in the current moment.” –VOYA

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