Fire from the Rock
Fire from the Rock by Sharon Draper is a reprint edition published by Penguin on September 18, 2008. This young adult fiction novel follows Sylvia, who faces a pivotal moment in her life as she is invited to be one of the first black students to attend Central High School during its integration in the fall of 1957. As racial tensions escalate in her town, Sylvia grapples with her decision amidst the societal changes unfolding around her.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of prejudice and racism, as well as the complexities of school and education during a transformative period in American history. The story highlights Sylvia’s journey of self-discovery and the challenges faced by her generation in confronting social issues. With 240 pages, this edition presents a compelling look at the struggles and triumphs of young individuals navigating a changing landscape.
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Sylvia is shocked and confused when she is asked to be one of the first black students to attend Central High School, which is scheduled to be integrated in the fall of 1957, whether people like it or not. Before Sylvia makes her final decision, smoldering racial tension in the town ignites into flame. When the smoke clears, she sees clearly that nothing is going to stop the change from coming. It is up to her generation to make it happen, in as many different ways as there are colors in the world.
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