The book is a gripping read that will attract older teens who are able to contextualize the detailed descriptions of violence, adult topics and language, and small-town conflict that was indicative of the era
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Which five words best describe A FEW RED DROPS: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919?
Claire Hartfield: Gripping, Present Echoes Past, Conversation-starter.
Kiersten White’s And I Darken, first book in her new trilogy, is rich with historical detail and brutally believable characters. And I Darken represents the best of both the historical young adult fiction genre.
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES, by Mindy McGinnis, is an incredible journey into darkness.
The Radius of Us blends a heart-wrenching portrayal of real teen relationships with striking social commentary.