The Liberation of Gabriel King

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Paperback, 160 pages

Published March 1, 2007 by Puffin Books.

ISBN:
978-0-14-240766-0
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2 stars (1 review)

In Georgia during the summer of 1976, Gabriel, a white boy who is being bullied, and Frita, an African American girl who is facing prejudice, decide to overcome their many fears together as they enter fifth grade.

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2 stars

[guessing at the star rating / mining my old FB notes now that they are almost impossible to find]

a gentle introduction for young readers to america's post civil rights era where the klan still exists, but it's grotesque actions aren't detailed. the main story revolves around 2 fifth graders and their lists of fears that they plan to conquer in one summer. too mild for my liking.