Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 290
Published: 2011
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"Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial" by Ronald Kidd is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the famous 1925 Scopes Trial in Dayton, Tennessee. Through the eyes of a young girl named Rachel, readers experience the tensions between science and religion as the trial unfolds over the controversial teaching of evolution. Rachel grapples with her own beliefs and the heated debates surrounding her community, while also navigating her personal relationships. The story beautifully captures the era’s cultural clash and the quest for knowledge, ultimately exploring themes of faith, friendship, and the struggle for truth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Thorndike Literacy Bridge .
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 290 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing .
Ronald Kidd is the author of the highly acclaimed Monkey Town: The Summer of the Scopes Trial, as well as On Beale Street. His novels of adventure, comedy, and mystery have received the Children's Choice Award, an Edgar Award nomination, and honors from the American Library Association, the Library of Congress, and the New York Public Library. He is a two-time O'Neill playwright who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Sequoyah Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Sequoyah Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
