The friendship
by Mildred D. Taylor
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Set in 1933 Mississippi, this story follows Cassie Logan and her brothers as they navigate the dangers of a racially divided town. When they witness an elderly Black man boldly defying social norms by addressing a white storekeeper informally, tensions rise and secrets from the past surface. The tale explores courage, friendship, and the harsh realities of prejudice during a turbulent time.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalRace RelationsFamilyHistoricalSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Substance Use Unconsciousness Minor Sexualization Vomiting Incarceration Unstable Reality Emotional Meltdown Sudden Loud Noises Screaming Obscene Language
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0803704178
- Pages
- 53
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 5,427
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
African Americans -- FictionRace relations -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionSouthern States -- Race relations -- Fiction