Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000
Witness
By Karen Hesse
A town's peace shatters as the Klan arrives, threatening its youngest and most vulnerable.
161 pages· 14,037 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 5,821 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In 1924 Vermont, twelve-year-old Leanora and six-year-old Esther face a rising tide of hatred as the Ku Klux Klan infiltrates their town. As fear spreads, the community's true colors emerge, leaving the girls to navigate a world where safety is a fragile illusion. Will they find allies in unexpected places, or will the darkness consume their home? Through a tapestry of voices, the town's struggle unfolds, revealing the courage and resilience of those who dare to stand against the tide of bigotry.

