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The Port Chicago 50

Steve Sheinkin
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40 pages • 1 hour read

Steve Sheinkin

The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights

Nonfiction | Biography | YA | Published in 2014

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    Sheinkin's The Port Chicago 50 is widely praised for its compelling narrative and thorough research on racial injustice during WWII. Critics commend its accessibility for young readers and its educational value. However, some note a lack of deeper character exploration. Overall, the book is celebrated for shedding light on an important but overlooked historical event.

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    Who Should Read The Port Chicago 50?

    Readers who enjoy The Port Chicago 50 by Steve Sheinkin are likely intrigued by untold stories of American history, specifically those involving social justice and the military. Fans of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and The Boys Who Challenged Hitler by Phillip Hoose will find similar themes of courage and activism.

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    Reading Age

    10-14years

    Lexile Level

    950L

    Book Details

    Topics
    Military / War
    Social Justice
    History: U.S.
    Themes
    Society: War
    Period
    WWII / World War II
    Genre
    Children's Literature