Mississippi Morning

Name: Mississippi Morning
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ISBN: 9780802854971

By: Ruth Vander Zee

Illustrated By: Floyd Cooper

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers / 2017 / Paperback

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Mississippi Morning written by Ruth Vander Zee and illustrated by Floyd Cooper is a powerful story of a boy growing up in Mississippi during the Great Depression and his experience learning of the cruelty and hate of the Ku Klux Klan. James William loves his life in rural Mississippi until he learns that a fire that burned down the local preacher's house wasn't an accident, but a hate crime. Until an unexpected encounter brings this harsh reality close to home. Powerful and moving, this book can be used to open up discussions with children about hate and racism. Recommended for ages 7 to 12 years.

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Title: Mississippi Morning
By: Ruth Vander Zee
Illustrated By: Floyd Cooper
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 32
Vendor: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2017

Dimensions: 11.00 X 8.00 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 0802854974
ISBN-13: 9780802854971
Ages: 7-12
Stock No: WW854971

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A powerful story about racial tensions

It's the middle of the Great Depression, but James William still enjoys his life in rural Mississippi. But his happiness starts to unravel when he discovers the fire that burned down the local preacher's house wasn't an accident, but a hate crime. When his friend LeRoy tells him about the Klan and their hanging tree, James William has a hard time grasping this harsh reality, until an unexpected encounter brings the issue close to home.

A thought-provoking story of one boy's loss of naiveté, Mississippi Morning will challenge young readers to question their own assumptions and confront personal decisions.

Author Bio

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Ruth Vander Zee, teacher and author, has also written Erika's Story, illustrated by Roberto Innocenti (Creative Editions), and Mississippi Morning, illustrated by Floyd Cooper (Eerdmans). Ruth lives in Miami, Florida.