This book is a great book about racism. This kid named Jeremy likes black people but the rest of his family hates black people. At the end of the book Jeremy is running to catch up to a black guy named Josias and as he is running he sees the bus fly of the bridge and sinks.
Mississippi Bridge
By Mildred D Taylor
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 7 | Grades 3 - 5 | S | 4.2 | 8715 |
Set in rural Mississippi in the era before Civil Rights, this is perhaps the most powerful story written by Newbery Medal winner Mildred Taylor. A group of late-arriving white passengers show up to get on a fully-loaded bus during a heavy rainstorm. The black passengers are forced off, but in a cruel twist of fate, the bus plunges over the side of the bridge near town. 10 line drawings.
Publisher: Library Reproduction Services
ISBN-13: 9781581181180
ISBN-10: 1581181183
Published on 1/1/2004
Binding: Hardcover