Yankee Girl
Yankee Girl
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1960s
2004
YA
9-12 years
550L
Super Short Summary
In Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman, a young girl's family moves from Chicago to Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. She navigates the challenges of fitting in at her new school while witnessing racial tensions. Her experiences highlight the complexities of identity, belonging, and social change during a transformative period in American history.
Challenging
Contemplative
Emotional
Nostalgic
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman offers a poignant exploration of racial tensions in 1960s Mississippi through the eyes of a young girl. Reviews praise its authentic voice and historical accuracy, providing valuable lessons on empathy and courage. Some critics mention that the pacing can be slow and the narrative sometimes predictable, but it effectively captures the era's complexities.
Who Should Read Yankee Girl?
A reader who enjoys Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman is likely interested in historical fiction that tackles themes of racial tension and social justice in 1960s America. Fans of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor would appreciate its exploration of identity and belonging.
949 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Mississippi • 1960s
2004
YA
9-12 years
550L
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