The Lions of Little Rock

The Lions of Little Rock

By Kristin Levine

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Two girls separated by race form an unbreakable bond during the tumultuous integration of Little Rock schools in 1958

Twelve-year-old Marlee doesn't have many friends until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is bold and brave, and always knows the right thing to say, especially to Sally, the resident mean girl. Liz even helps Marlee overcome her greatest fear - speaking, which Marlee never does outside her family.

But then Liz is gone, replaced by the rumor that she was a Negro girl passing as white. But Marlee decides that doesn't matter. Liz is her best friend. And to stay friends, Marlee and Liz are willing to take on integration and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 9780142424353
ISBN-10: 0142424358
Published on 1/10/2013
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320

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The book The Lions of Little Rock is simply amazing! It really captured my heart and i recommend it to anyone who really enjoys Historical Nonfiction or anyone who is looking for a awesome book to read , it talks all about the negros and the whites. It all also takes place in Arkansas, Little Rock, and is about 2 friends that don't want to let go of there friendship .If you don't have any other books you want to read then i suggest, READ THIS BOOK!

i am reading this book for my book project