I really enjoyed this book from the cover art to the last page. Reading historical fiction is something I usually enjoy, so I'm not surprised I liked this novel. I found myself wanting to know more about life in the 1960's, especially regarding the Black Panthers. I think that kids interested in history will enjoy that aspect; however, the characters and plot are strong enough to pull in readers who aren't that into the historical details. Like Christopher Paul Curtis, Williams-Garcia has a talent for putting history into her stories that makes the period interesting and accessible.
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