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Night on Fire

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By Ronald Kidd
Publisher Albert Whitman & Company
Night on Fire
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Thirteenyearold Billie Simms doesnt think her hometown of Anniston, Alabama, should be segregated, but few of the towns residents share her opinion. So when Billie learns that the Freedom Riders, a group of peace activists riding interstate buses to protest segregation, will be traveling through Anniston on their way to Montgomery, she thinks that maybe change is finally coming and her quiet little town will shed itself of its antiquated views. But when the bus stops, Anniston residents show just how deep their racism runs. The Freedom Riders will resume their ride to Montgomery and Billie is now faced with a choice: stand idly by in silence or take a stand for what she believes in.

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47190 words47,190 words
288 pages288 pages
Lexile 600LLexile 600L
Grade 3 to 7Grade 3 to 7
Age 8-12Age 8-12
Published 2016Published 2016

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Book ISBN:

0807570265

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