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Lucas Beauchamp, a black man wrongly arrested for the murder of Vinson Gowrie, a white man, sets out to prove his innocence, aided by a white lawyer Gavin Stevens and his young nephew Chick Mallison.
Quick Summary
Set in the sweltering South, this novel throws you right into a small town where a Black man named Lucas Beauchamp stands accused of murder, and the only people who believe in his innocence are a sharp lawyer and his curious teenage nephew. Kids will devour the mystery as Chick and Gavin race against time to uncover the real killer, navigating dangerous secrets, tense encounters, and the quiet courage of a man who refuses to bow to injustice. If your kid loves the suspense and moral depth of To Kill a Mockingbird, they'll be hooked by this deeper, darker tale that asks the same big questions about truth and prejudice. This is a perfect pick for teens in grades 10 through 12 who are ready for a challenging but rewarding read that sticks with them long after the last page.