Abby Takes a Stand
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 128
Published: 2006
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"Abby Takes a Stand" by Patricia McKissack follows the story of a young African American girl named Abby who is determined to stand up against injustice in her community. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, Abby faces the challenges of racial discrimination and learns the importance of activism and courage. Inspired by her parents and the local leaders fighting for equality, she decides to take action when her school experiences unfair treatment. Through her journey, Abby discovers the power of her voice and the impact one person can have in the fight for change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Scraps Of Time .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Gordon C. James , a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized, award-winning fine artist specializing in figurative drawing. He is the illustrator of the Scraps of Time children's book series. He has worked for Hallmark as an illustrator and artist and has taught at the University of North Carolina. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience.
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