Maxie, Patrice, and Emmalee have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Normally when they're together they're talking a mile a minute, but these are not normal times. As they head to the protest, fearing that riots may break out, they sit in silence. Maxie knows that these protests are important and she'll have to be brave if she wants to be a Black Panther but Patrice and Emmalee would rather be enjoying what's left of the summer. Soon Emmalee and Patrice stop going with Maxie when she volunteers at the Panther office, and when a traitor is discovered in their midst Maxie wonders if there's anyone she can trust. If you suspected someone you loved of betraying everything you believe in, what would you do?
Maxie is a strong lead and I was completely immersed in her story and eagerly flipping pages to find out what would happen next. The historical setting helped provide me with a deeper understanding of the 1960’s and the Civil Rights Movement. The first book in this series is The Rock and the River. I recommend reading both, because they are excellent, but this novel stands well on its own so reading The Rock and the River first is not necessary. I'd give this to anyone looking for an absorbing historical fiction. Those with an interest in the civil rights movement in particular will find this an excellent read.
Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon
Erica's Picks
5th-8th Grade
Tags: Character-Driven, Emotional, Family Life, Friendship, Historical Fiction, Issues Fiction, People of Color
Maxie is a strong lead and I was completely immersed in her story and eagerly flipping pages to find out what would happen next. The historical setting helped provide me with a deeper understanding of the 1960’s and the Civil Rights Movement. The first book in this series is The Rock and the River. I recommend reading both, because they are excellent, but this novel stands well on its own so reading The Rock and the River first is not necessary. I'd give this to anyone looking for an absorbing historical fiction. Those with an interest in the civil rights movement in particular will find this an excellent read.
Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon
Erica's Picks
5th-8th Grade
Tags: Character-Driven, Emotional, Family Life, Friendship, Historical Fiction, Issues Fiction, People of Color
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