A review by crystal_reading
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
4.0
I read an ARC of this book that was sent by the publisher.
This was a great story that included a thorough history lesson. I had a vague idea about what had gone on in Little Rock, but didn't realize how long the schools had been closed. When I was young, I didn't know about "passing" and I think that this book does a great job of explaining the details and the the everyday types of worries of the time. I felt like I had fallen into history.
Another part of this book that was meaningful, was that the main character is working on finding and using her voice. I was a painfully shy child and could relate to the difficulty of making my thoughts and wishes known to those around me - especially in the midst of injustice.
This was a great story that included a thorough history lesson. I had a vague idea about what had gone on in Little Rock, but didn't realize how long the schools had been closed. When I was young, I didn't know about "passing" and I think that this book does a great job of explaining the details and the the everyday types of worries of the time. I felt like I had fallen into history.
Another part of this book that was meaningful, was that the main character is working on finding and using her voice. I was a painfully shy child and could relate to the difficulty of making my thoughts and wishes known to those around me - especially in the midst of injustice.