Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A Sea of Lemon Trees
A young boy leads a fight against school segregation in a landmark case.
304 pages· 16,700 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: In the shadow of the Great Depression, twelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez faces a segregated school system in Lemon Grove. Chosen as the lead plaintiff, he stands against injustice, backed by his community and the Mexican Consulate. As threats loom, Roberto's courage and the community's determination ignite a historic legal battle, setting the stage for the first successful school desegregation case in the U.S. Will their fight for equality prevail against the odds?




