The liberation of Gabriel King

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Paperback, 151 pages

English language

Published Jan. 1, 2005 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.

ISBN:
978-0-399-23991-5
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OCLC Number:
56876604

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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.

Subjects

  • Best friends -- Fiction
  • Friendship -- Fiction
  • Prejudices -- Fiction
  • African Americans -- Fiction
  • Race relations -- Fiction
  • Self-confidence -- Fiction