The Levine, Kristin (Kristin Sims) 1974- creator text bibliography novel Historical fiction. nyu New York Puffin 2013, c2012 2013 monographic eng 298, 11 p. ; 20 cm. 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. juvenile Kristin Levine. 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) MSBA nominee 2013-14. School integration Arkansas Little Rock History 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 9780142424353 (pbk) 0142424358 (pbk) AU@ 140304 20190501230352.0 826038414 eng