Set in 1949, "The Loud Silence of Francine Green" follows twelve-year-old Francine as she navigates the complex world of friendship, identity, and standing up for what is right. Living in a time of heightened political tension and fear of communism, Francine struggles with her loyalty to her best friend, who becomes embroiled in controversy when she expresses her opinions. As Francine grapples with her own voice and courage, she learns the importance of speaking out against injustice and embracing her beliefs. Ultimately, the story is a poignant exploration of growing up, friendship, and the power of self-expression in a fearful society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

This book was published in 2021 by Turtleback .

Karen Cushman was born in Chicago and now lives in Oakland, California. She has a long-standing interest in history (she was Assistant Director of the Museum Studies Department at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco) -particularly in the lives of ordinary people who lived at other times. She won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1995 for The Midwife's Apprentice.