Young Civil Rights Heroes
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Young Civil Rights Heroes

By Allan Zullo

Part of the 10 True Tales series

Witness the bravery of young heroes facing violence in the civil rights movement.

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192 pages
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Sixteen-year-old Rodney Hurst stands amidst chaos as hate-filled men attack with ax handles. Black teens, marching peacefully, are blasted by fire hoses, their resolve tested against brutal force. These young African-American heroes risk everything in the fight for civil rights. Discover their unforgettable stories of courage and resilience.

From the publisher

Ten true stories of real-life civil rights heroes!Sixteen-year-old protest leader Rodney Hurst can’t comprehend what’s unfolding in front of him: Hundreds of hate-filled men brandishing ax handles and baseball bats are attacking any black person in their path.Hundreds of black teens in another peaceful march find themselves blasted by powerful fire hoses. The students lock arms with each other and try desperately to hold their ground. But it’s impossible to withstand the force of water pressure that can peel bark off a tree.These and other young African-American heroes risked their lives in the civil-rights movement. You will never forget their courageous true stories.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
192
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1110L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.8
F&P level
~Z
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
172918
Publication
Published
December 30, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545769747

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