The Return of Gabriel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781571316387)

In the summer of 1964, freedom workers come to a small Mississippi town to register blacks to vote. The quiet pace of the summer changes dramatically for Cooper and his friends Jubal, who is black, and Squirrel, who is Jewish. The only white member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cooper must decide how to react when his father makes him attend Ku Klux Klan meetings. His uncle Chicago helps guide him through the turbulent times. As the summer progresses, the pastor at the church learns of the Klan's plans in advance. He says the news comes from the Angel Gabriel. When Cooper discovers Gabriel's identity, he must decide what role he will play, and on which side.

Author: John Armistead
ISBN-10: 1571316388
ISBN-13: 9781571316387
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Language: English
Published: 09/18/2002
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.54h x 6.30w x 0.70d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 67177 / Return of Gabriel

Award: IndieFab awards - Winner
Award: Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 10/28/2002 pg. 71
School Library Journal 12/01/2002 pg. 132
Booklist 12/15/2002 pg. 752
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 75 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 75 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw