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Night on Fire

Ronald Kidd
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Night on Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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Ronald Kidd

Night on Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Anniston, Alabama • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

600L

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Super Short Summary

Night on Fire by Ronald Kidd follows the journey of a young individual in 1961 Alabama who witnesses the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. Amidst growing tension, the person must decide whether to stand with the Freedom Riders or remain silent, exploring themes of courage, justice, and transformative change during a pivotal moment in American history.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Challenging

Adventurous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

679 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Night on Fire by Ronald Kidd captivates readers with its vivid depiction of the civil rights movement through the eyes of a young girl. Positive reviews highlight its engaging narrative and historical accuracy, while some critique its pacing and character development. Overall, it provides an accessible entry point to a pivotal era in history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night on Fire?

A reader who would enjoy Night on Fire by Ronald Kidd would likely be a young adult interested in historical fiction, particularly the Civil Rights Movement. Fans of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis or Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor would appreciate its themes of courage and justice.

4.4

679 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Anniston, Alabama • 1960s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

600L

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