91 pages 3 hours read

Rita Williams-Garcia

One Crazy Summer

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia has garnered praise for its vivid historical setting, complex characters, and engaging narrative centered on three sisters visiting their estranged mother in 1968 Oakland. Critics commend its exploration of African American identity and family bonds but note occasional predictability and pacing issues. Overall, it is celebrated for its educational value and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Crazy Summer?

Readers who enjoy middle-grade historical fiction with strong, relatable characters would love One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia. Similar to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor and Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, this book offers an engaging look at the complexities of family, identity, and civil rights.

Recommended

Reading Age

9-12years

Lexile Level

750L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Daughters & Sons
Relationships: Family
Topics
History: World
Arts / Culture