"To Kill a Mockingbird" is a novel set in the racially charged atmosphere of the 1930s South. It follows Scout Finch, a young girl, and her brother Jem as they navigate childhood in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. Their father, Atticus Finch, is an attorney defending Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through Scout's eyes, themes of racism, morality, and empathy unfold as the children confront the harsh realities of prejudice and injustice. The story highlights the moral growth of Scout and Jem as they learn about compassion and the complexities of human nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Literature Connections .

There are 137 pages in this book. This book was published in 1900 by Houghton Mifflin .

Lee Harper attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. His first book, Woolbur written by Leslie Helakoski was published by Harper Collins. He is also illustrating Looking for the Easy Life by Walter Dean Meyers due out Fall 2010. He lives and works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife Krista and their two sons Will and Dan. Snow! Snow! Snow! is the first book Mr. Harper has both written and illustrated.