Title: The Liberation of Gabriel KingAuthor: K. L. Going
Publication Date: 2005
A Michael L. Printz honor book, The Liberation of Gabriel King is a must-read book set in Alabama during the Civil Rights movement. Gabriel King and his best friend Frita are an interesting pair. He is white and timid; she is Black and spunky. The summer before entering fifth grade they decide to overcome their fears. They make a list of the things that scare them the most and set about to face their fears. Well-written in a realistic Southern drawl, the story is touching and inspiring!
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