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The Rock and the River Books

The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
The Rock and the River
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The Rock and the River
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2009

The Rock and the River

By Kekla Magoon

A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals in 1968 Chicago.

304 pages· 59,211 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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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.
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The Rock and the River Series

1 book · Published 2009

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#1 in Series
Sale price
$1899

The Rock and the River

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2009

A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals in 1968 Chicago.

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How many books are in the Rock and the River series?

There is one Rock and the River book so far: The Rock and the River.

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The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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