This historical novella by acclaimed author Mildred D. Taylor explores racial tension and kindness in early 1900s Mississippi through a child's perspective. The story centers on a family's moral courage in sharing their well with both races during a time of segregation and hostility. While there is tension and threat reflecting the historical period, actual violence is minimal, and the book's primary focus is on positive values like generosity, integrity, and standing up for what's right. It's an accessible introduction to understanding racism and moral courage for middle-grade readers.
In Mississippi in the early 1900s ten-year-old David Logan's family generously shares their well water with both white and Black neighbors in an atmosphere of potential racial violence.In Mississippi in the early 1900s ten-year-old David Logan's family generously shares their well water with both white and Black neighbors in an atmosphere of potential racial violence.
