Bibliograph

Simeon's story, an eyewitness account of the kidnapping of Emmett Till, Simeon Wright ; with Herb Boyd

Type

Label

Simeon's story, an eyewitness account of the kidnapping of Emmett Till, Simeon Wright ; with Herb Boyd

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Simeon's story

Oclc number

368037283

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades 6-10 (School Library Journal)

Responsibility statement

Simeon Wright ; with Herb Boyd

Sub title

an eyewitness account of the kidnapping of Emmett Till

Summary

Documents the 1955 kidnapping and murder of teenage Emmett Till as remembered by his cousin, sharing descriptions of life in period Mississippi and how the ensuing murder trial became a catalyst for the civil rights movement

Table Of Contents

Life in Mississippi -- My family -- At home with Mom and Dad -- The abduction -- The trial -- Fear and flight -- In Argo -- Reopening the case and exhuming the body -- Bobo on my mind -- Epilogue. The Till Bill -- Appendix. Lies, myths, and distortions

Target audience

juvenile

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