The Assignment (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780593123171)

A SYDNEY TAYLOR NOTABLE BOOK

Inspired by a real-life incident, this riveting novel explores discrimination and antisemitism and reveals their dangerous impact.

Would you defend the indefensible?

That's what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution--the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people.

Logan and Cade decide they must take a stand, and soon their actions draw the attention of the student body, the administration, and the community at large. But not everyone feels as Logan and Cade do--after all, isn't a school debate just a school debate? It's not long before the situation explodes, and acrimony and anger result.

Based on true events, The Assignment asks: What does it take for tolerance, justice, and love to prevail?

"An important look at a critical moment in history through a modern lens showcasing the power of student activism." -SLJ

Author: Liza Wiemer
ISBN-10: 0593123174
ISBN-13: 9780593123171
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2020
Pages: 336
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516003 / Assignment