Kenny Watson and his family decide to go to Birmingham in 1963 because his older brother Byron kept getting into trouble. Kenny has a close call with death and witnesses some young children being injured in a church explosion. Kenny's family returns home where Kenny deals with his emotions with the help of his older brother.
Curtis' theme of the power of a families love is evident throughout the entire story. Curtis portrays the Watsons as being very close and this allows them to be able to work through their problems. This teaches them to work together through difficult times and overcome them with the love they have for each other. This book can go along with the topic of segregation for older children. This book received the Coretta Scott King award and is a Newbery Honor Book. Here is a link to the book trailer: https://vimeo.com/13895187
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