Getting Away with Murder
Books | Young Adult Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century
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Chris Crowe
This Jane Adams award winner is an in-depth examination of the Emmett Till murder case, a catalyst of the Civil Rights Movement. "Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events."—Publishers WeeklyThe kidnapping and violent murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was and is a uniquely American tragedy. Till, a black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi, when he allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later, his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River. In clear, vivid detail Chris Crowe investigates the before-and-aftermath of Till's murder, as well as the dramatic trial and speedy acquittal of his white murderers, situating both in the context of the nascent Civil Rights Movement. This reissued edition includes a chapter of additional material--including uncovered details about Till's accuser's testimony--this book grants eye-opening insight to the legacy of Emmett Till.
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Author
Chris Crowe
Pages
144
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2018-01-09
ISBN
045147872X 9780451478726
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"This book was a spectacular presentation of heart-wrenching facts revolving around the murder of Emmett Till. Though graphic, this book would be a great read in a high school history class. It is a great exploration of the event that started the civil rights movement. It also explores the deep-seated racism of the south in the '50s, as well as the racism America faces today. Overall, teenagers can learn a lot from this book, and I recommend it for anyone who can handle the facts of this tragic, brutal murder."
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