The Loud Silence of Francine Green - Karen Cushman - Bog

Shy Francine lives in the McCarthy era, when many people are being punished for speaking up, and she has always stayed in the backgrounduntil she finds she must stand up and speak out for what she believes. As topical as todays headlines, this novel will speak directly to young people who are actively taking a stand against injustice, or are feeling that they should.