A Thousand Never Evers
A Thousand Never Evers by Shana Burg, published by Random House Children’s Books on December 22, 2009, is a poignant narrative set in Kuckachoo, Mississippi, during 1963. This 320-page book follows Addie Ann Pickett, a young girl who idolizes her brother Elias and attends the local black junior high school. The story unfolds as a careless act leads to Elias’s disappearance, prompting Addie Ann and her family to grapple with uncertainty and fear. Amidst this turmoil, a good deed aimed at fostering unity in their community ignites a series of significant events.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family dynamics and the struggle for civil rights within the context of historical events in the United States. As Addie Ann confronts the challenges posed by her community and the mayor’s refusal to honor Old Man Adams’ legacy, she ultimately discovers her own voice. This journey not only tests her family’s resilience but also positions her as a leader in a civil rights march, reflecting the broader themes of hope and change for African American communities during the 20th century.
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IN KUCKACHOO, MISSISSIPPI, 1963, Addie Ann Pickett worships her brother Elias and follows in his footsteps by attending the black junior high school. But when her careless act leads to her brother’s disappearance and possible murder, Addie Ann, Mama, and Uncle Bump struggle with not knowing if he’s dead or alive. Then a good deed meant to unite Kuckachoo sets off a chain of explosive events. Addie Ann knows Old Man Adams left his land to the white and black people to plant a garden and reap its bounty together, but the mayor denies it. On garden picking day, Addie Ann’s family is sorely tested. Through tragedy, she finds the voice to lead a civil rights march all her own, and maybe change the future for her people.
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