Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.6
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
42533
Points per Word
0.000141
Page Count
168
Points per Page
0.035714
Description
In the 60s, when Sheryl's Uncle Pete joins the Freedom Riders down South, she organises a gospel concert in Brooklyn to help him.
Quick Summary
This vibrant story turns history into a personal adventure by showing how one girl in Brooklyn uses music to stand with her uncle during the civil rights movement. Kids will root for Sheryl as she gathers her community, discovers the power of her voice, and learns that even young people can change history. If your kid loves heartfelt stories like "One Crazy Summer" or "The Watsons Go to Birmingham," they'll devour this tale of family, music, and courage. Ideal for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4 through 7.