Fire from the Rock

Fire from the Rock

Sharon M. Draper, 2007

Overview

In September 1957, Sylvia Patterson is among the first Black students chosen to integrate Central High School. The decision to integrate faces resistance from the town's citizens and the governor of Arkansas. Amidst smoldering racial tensions, Sylvia must decide whether to attend. She witnesses the town's unrest ignite into conflict, realizing that change is inevitable and her generation must drive it forward.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction about the Civil Rights Movement.
• Young adults facing difficult choices and societal change.
• Those exploring themes of courage and perseverance.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 240
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780525477204
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Year: 2007