The Lions of Little Rock

by Kristin Levine
Lexile:  630
Genre:  Historical Fiction

Marlee feels like everything in her life is changing.  Her brother has left for college, her sister moved out of her room, and now it's time to start middle school.  Marlee doesn't like to talk at school so most people tend to think she doesn't have anything to say or any ideas to contribute.  But then Marlee meets Liz, a new student, who is outgoing and confident...everything that Marlee wishes she could be.  Liz has a secret.  A secret that in 1958 could cost her everything.  When Liz's secret is discovered, Marlee's perspective on life suddenly changes.  She will need the courage to find her voice if she is going to stand up for her friend.