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Book Synopsis: Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winner In this “taut, eloquent first novel” (Booklist, starred review), a young Black boy wrestles with conflicting notions of revolution and family loyalty as he becomes involved with the Black Panthers in 1968 Chicago.
The Time: 1968
The Place: Chicago
For thirteen-year-old Sam, it’s not easy being the son of known civil rights activist Roland Childs. Especially when his older (and best friend), Stick, begins to drift away from him for no apparent reason. And then it happens: Sam finds something that changes everything forever. Sam has always had faith in his father, but when he finds literature about the Black Panthers under Stick’s bed, he’s not sure who to believe: his father or his best friend. Suddenly, nothing feels certain anymore. Sam wants to believe that his father is right: You can effect change without using violence. But as time goes on, Sam grows weary of standing by and watching as his friends and family suffer at the hands of racism in their own community. Sam beings to explore the Panthers with Stick, but soon he’s involved in something far more serious—and more dangerous—than he could have ever predicted. Sam is faced with a difficult decision. Will he follow his father or his brother? His mind or his heart? The rock or the river?
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Immerse yourself in the gripping and thought-provoking world of "The Rock and the River" - winner of the prestigious Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Set in the turbulent backdrop of 1968 Chicago, this taut and eloquent first novel delves deep into the life of thirteen-year-old Sam, who finds himself torn between the ideals of the Black Panthers and the loyalty he feels for his father, a renowned civil rights activist.
Experience the tension and turmoil as Sam's world unravels when his best friend, Stick, begins to distance himself without explanation. Sam's discovery of revolutionary literature hidden under Stick's bed throws everything he knows into disarray. Who should he trust - his father or his best friend? With his faith shaken, Sam embarks on a quest for truth, grappling with the power of non-violent protest versus the urgent need for change in the face of unyielding racism.
Chart Sam's journey as he delves deeper into the world of the Black Panthers alongside Stick and becomes embroiled in a dangerous web that challenges his moral compass. With each page turn, feel the weight of Sam's decision looming - will he follow in his father's footsteps or forge his own path? As he contemplates the rock or the river, and battles between his mind and his heart, you'll be captivated by the profound choices he must face.
Don't miss out on this captivating tale of loyalty, activism, and the struggle for justice. Step into the shoes of Sam and experience the tumultuous era of the Civil Rights Movement through his eyes. Join Sam as he confronts the harsh realities of racism head-on and discovers the true meaning of revolution. Start your journey today with "The Rock and the River" and be transported to a time of upheaval and transformation.
Ready to embark on this powerful narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Purchase your copy of "The Rock and the River" today and witness the power of choice in the face of adversity.
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