91 pages • 3 hours read
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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.
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.
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Lexile Level
750L