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Title details for Cracking the Wall by Eileen Lucas - Available

Cracking the Wall

The Struggle of the Little Rock Nine

by Eileen Lucas
Mark Anthony
Audiobook
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The memorable and courageous story of nine teenagers in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957 who helped "crack the wall" of segregation is clearly presented in this inspiring story. With clear background information, and simple profiles of the individuals involved, this presentation is a wonderful introduction to school segregation and civil rights history.

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  • Release date

    November 7, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781430118152
      • File size: 8586 KB
      • Duration: 00:17:53

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 540
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      In September 1957, nine black teenagers were sent to integrate an all-white high school with 2,000 students in Little Rock, Arkansas. Without the pretense of Southern accents, Charles Turner's sober, measured reading of the text conveys the tenacity and bravery required of those teens. Sound effects such as angry crowds and shattering glass emphasize the tension and danger of their experience. An author's note on the first page explains the concept of school segregation, and an afterword tells what happened to the students when, guarded by federal troops, they were finally allowed into the school. This is part of the On My Own History series. R.H.H. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:540
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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