Witness by Karen Hesse

Eleven different characters narrate through free verse their perspectives of the affects and attitudes towards the recent invasion of the Klu Klux Klan in this small Vermont town in 1924.

Very insightful and well written.

Some characters do change their views on Blacks and Jews in a positive way.

I did not like how the pastor in the story "forced himself on a small child" (not many details were given) so I am not recommending the book.

Warning: strong racial hatred against Jews and Blacks, attempted murder, suicide, rape/child molester, swearing (d-)

Guided Reading Level: Z

Grade Level Equivalent: 5.9