Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case

The kidnapping and violent murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was and is a uniquely American tragedy. Till, a black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi, when he allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later, his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River.
In clear, vivid detail Chris Crowe investigates the before-and-aftermath of Till's murder, as well as the dramatic trial and speedy acquittal of his white murderers, situating both in the context of the nascent Civil Rights Movement. Newly reissued with a new chapter of additional material--including recently uncovered details about Till's accuser's testimony--this book grants eye-opening insight to the legacy of Emmett Till.
Target age group 12 and up
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    • Weight
      0.85 lbs
    • ISBN-13
      9780451478726
    • ISBN-10
      045147872X
    • Item #
      55448
  • Category
    Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Age Group
    13 to 14 yrs
  • Grade Level
    6-8
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Theme 1
    History
  • Theme 2
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Prejudice & Racism
  • Awards
    ALA Best Book for Young Adults
  • Author
    Crowe, Chris
  • Lexile Level
    1210
  • AR Level
    8.7
  • Dewey
    364.15230976
  • Publisher
    Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication Date
    01/09/2018
  • Pages
    144
  • Dimensions
    0.4\" H x 8.9\" L x 7.4\" W
  • Case Qty
    36

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