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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995 · Est. 7 hour read
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
A family's road trip leads them into a pivotal moment in history.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 71,764 ratings
210 pages· 50,367 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Join ten-year-old Kenny and the Watson family on a road trip from Flint, Michigan, to Birmingham, Alabama. As they journey south, they unknowingly approach a turning point in the civil rights movement. Amidst the laughter and challenges, the Watsons face a world-changing event that tests their resilience and unity. Will their bond be enough to navigate the darkness ahead? Discover how humor and family ties can illuminate even the darkest paths.
From the publisher
Enter the hilarious world of 10-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There’s Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, Kenny, and Byron, who’s 13 and an official “juvenile delinquent.” When Momma and Dad decide it’s time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra Glide, and the Watsons set out on a trip like no other. They’re heading south. They’re going to Birmingham, Alabama, toward one of the darkest moments in American history.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 210
- Words
- 50,367
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 920L
For the grown-ups
The parent guide
What families may want to know
Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.
Language
It's implied that a character gives the middle finger to his brother.
Sex
A character tells another that they should visit a club house where there are pornographic magazines.
The author
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