The Dry Grass Of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
Set in the racially charged South of the 1950s, this poignant novel follows thirteen-year-old Jubie Watts as she embarks on a summer road trip with her family and their beloved African American maid, Mary Luther. As they journey from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Florida, Jubie witnesses the harsh realities of segregation and racial prejudice, which challenge her understanding of the world. The trip takes a tragic turn, forcing Jubie to confront her family's complicity in the systemic racism of the era and prompting her to question her own beliefs and values. Through Jubie's eyes, the story explores themes of innocence, loyalty, and the painful awakening to social injustices.
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- 2011
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- American
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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