Levine, Kristin 1974-

The lions of Little Rock Kristin Levine. - New York : Puffin, 2013, c2012. - 298, 11 p. ; 20 cm.

Originally published, 2012. Includes questions for discussion. Includes excerpt from The best bad luck I ever had (11 p.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 296), and filmography (p. 296)

In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, painfully shy twelve-year- old Marlee sees her city and family divided over school integration, but her friendship with Liz, a new student, helps her find her voice and fight against racism.

Ages 10 up -- cover.

MSBA nominee 2013-14.

9780142424353 (pbk) 7.99 0142424358 (pbk)


School integration--History--Arkansas--Little Rock--20th century--Juvenile fiction.
Race relations--Juvenile fiction.
African Americans--Juvenile fiction.
Bashfulness--Juvenile fiction.
Friendship--Juvenile fiction.
Middle schools--Juvenile fiction.
Families--Arkansas--Juvenile fiction.


Little Rock (Ark.)--History--20th century--Juvenile fiction.


Historical fiction.