The Road to Memphis

Name: The Road to Memphis
ISBN: 9781101997550

Mildred D. Taylor

Ages 13–17

Readers rate it 4.7 (7 on Hardcover)

322 pages · Released Apr 12, 2016 · Penguin

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The Road to Memphis is a powerful historical novel set during Jim Crow Mississippi that directly addresses racism, racial violence, and the moral courage required to resist injustice. While it includes depictions of racial violence and threatening situations, these are handled thoughtfully and are central to the story's educational and moral weight. The novel celebrates resilience, friendship, and principled action in the face of systemic racism, making it valuable for mature teen readers ready to engage with this history.

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A stunning repackage of a companion to Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson! As America hovers on the brink of war, seventeen year-old Cassie Logan fights a battle closer to home. She dreams of college and law school. But no amount of sch... A stunning repackage of a companion to Mildred D. Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson! As America hovers on the brink of war, seventeen year-old Cassie Logan fights a battle closer to home. She dreams of college and law school. But no amount of schooling can prepare her for the violent explosion that takes place when her friend Moe lashes out at his white tormentors--an action unheard of in Mississippi as the country prepares for World War II. Moe will be in even greater danger if he stays in town, so it is up to Cassie, her brother, and their friends to accompany Moe on the road to Memphis--and to safety. "Cassie recounts harrowing events during late 1941. An engrossing picture of fine young people endeavoring to find the right way in a world that persistently wrongs them."—Kirkus Reviews "An enlightening, moving novel."—Publishers Weekly