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Mississippi Bridge

Mildred D. Taylor
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Mississippi Bridge

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000

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Mildred D. Taylor

Mississippi Bridge

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Mississippi • 1930s

Topic
Race & Racism

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

"Mississippi Bridge" by Mildred D. Taylor is a poignant short story set in the American South during the 1930s. It explores racial tensions and social inequalities through the experiences of a young observer at a bus stop near a river. The story highlights themes of injustice and empathy, offering a perspective on the era's challenges.

Melancholic

Challenging

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,771 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mississippi Bridge by Mildred D. Taylor is praised for its powerful depiction of racial tensions in 1930s Mississippi, engaging younger audiences with its vivid storytelling. Critics highlight its emotional depth and historical significance. However, some note the narrative's brevity limits character development. Overall, it's a poignant and educational read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mississippi Bridge?

A reader who enjoys Mississippi Bridge by Mildred D. Taylor likely appreciates historical fiction that explores racial tensions and social justice in the American South. Fans of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee or Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, also by Taylor, would find similar themes compelling.

4.3

1,771 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Mississippi • 1930s

Topic
Race & Racism

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

810L

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