Cover of Pictures at the Protest

Pictures at the Protest

by Steven K Smith

Virginia Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When mysterious photos from 1959 student protests in Prince Edward County resurface, Sam, Derek, and Caitlin dive into a thrilling quest to uncover the courageous teens who challenged segregation. Their journey takes them through Virginia’s complex history of racial injustice and brave activism, inspiring them to face current protests with newfound courage and understanding. Adventure, history, and friendship intertwine as these young detectives connect past and present struggles for equality.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFriendshipAdventureHistoricalSocial JusticeComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Social Justice Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781947881259
Pages
224
Publisher
Myboys3 Press
Published
Dec 02, 2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,401