Witness
Published: 2006
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"Witness" by Karen Hesse is set in a small Vermont town in the early 1920s, where the arrival of a mysterious black family stirs racial tensions and fear among the white community. The story is told through the perspectives of various townspeople, including a young girl named Esther, who witnesses the unfolding events. As racism escalates, characters grapple with their beliefs and choices, revealing both prejudice and humanity. Through the eyes of each narrator, the novel explores themes of intolerance, friendship, and the consequences of silence during a time of social upheaval. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
This book was published in 2006 by Books on Tape .
Karen Hesse is the author of numerous novels and picture books for children, including Out of the Dust , which won the Newbery Medal. Her recent books for Feiwel and Friends are Brooklyn Bridge and Safekeeping . She lives in Vermont.