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One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer

Description

In the summer of 1968, three young sisters from Brooklyn, NY journey to Oakland, CA to spend a month with their estranged mother, a poet and active member of the Black Panther Party. The girls navigate political and personal tumult, experiencing a pivotal moment in American culture and history.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Learn about the Black Panther movement
  • Understand the perspective of children in complex socio-political situations
  • Experience navigating family relationships and identity
  • Immerse oneself in 1960's American culture