50 pages 1 hour read

Lesa Cline-Ransome

Finding Langston

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome receives praise for its poignant portrayal of a young boy's journey during the Great Migration. Reviewers commend its lyrical prose and historical accuracy, but some note the pacing is slow for younger readers. Emotional depth and strong character development make it a compelling read, despite occasional predictability. (350 characters)

Who should read this

Who Should Read Finding Langston?

Readers who would enjoy Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome are typically young adults and middle-grade readers who appreciate historical fiction exploring themes of identity, grief, and the transformative power of literature. Fans of Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson will find this book captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

760L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Literature
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Music
Topics
History: World