Written at the height of the civil rights movement in America, Kenny Watson and his family live in Flint, Michigan. When Kenny's older brother continues to get in trouble at school and at home, his parents think it is time for drastic measures. The family pile in their car and drive to visit family in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, the family is impacted by two near death experiences of family members, and must come together to cope with the devastating outcomes.
Lesson Plans: Draw a parallel timeline between the events in the book with actual events in the civil rights movement
T.E.K.S. analyze various issues and events of the 20th century such as industrialization, urbanization, increased used of oil and gas, the Great Depression, the world wars, the civil rights movement and military actions.
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