logo

111 pages 3 hours read

Sharon M. Draper

Fire from the Rock

Sharon M. DraperFiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2007

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.

Book Brief

logo
Sharon M. Draper

Fire from the Rock

Fiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Fiction

Setting

Little Rock, Arkansas • 1950s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

760L

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper is a historical fiction novel that follows 15-year-old Sylvia Patterson and her family as they navigate the racial tensions in Little Rock, Arkansas, leading up to the integration of Central High School. Sylvia is selected to potentially join the first Black students integrating the school, and she must weigh the personal and communal implications amidst rising racist hostility. The book addresses sensitive topics including racial violence and discrimination.

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Mysterious

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,946 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper tells a compelling story set during the Civil Rights Movement, reflecting on themes of racism, courage, and personal growth. Reviews highlight Draper's vivid storytelling and strong historical context. However, some critics feel character development is lacking depth. Overall, it's a powerful and educational read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fire from the Rock?

Readers who appreciate Fire from the Rock by Sharon M. Draper are typically young adults interested in historical fiction that explores themes of racial integration and social justice. Fans of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis and Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor would enjoy this poignant narrative.

4.3

1,946 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Fiction

Setting

Little Rock, Arkansas • 1950s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

760L

Continue your reading experience

Subscribe now to unlock the rest of this Study Guide plus our full library, which features expert-written summaries and analyses of 8,000+ additional titles.