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Drowning of Stephan Jones

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Based on true events, The Drowning of Stephan Jones tells the harrowing story of one small town's brush with homophobia   Sensitive Carla Wayland certainly doesn't know anyone who is gay, not in her small hometown of Rachetville, Arkansas. While everyone says homosexuality is a sin, Carla doesn't know what to think. But her mother, the town librarian, always stands up for what she knows is right, even when it isn't popular, and Carla loves her for that.   Then Frank Montgomery and Stephan Jones, a gay couple, move into town. Tempers flare, and the town's friendly residents—led by the Baptist preacher, Reverend Roland Wheelwright—soon show their true colors. Carla is horrified, but even Andy Harris, her longtime crush and now boyfriend, seems to agree that homosexuality is an abomination, to be wiped out. When Andy and his friends take their cause a little too far, will Carla be able to defy the majority and speak up for justice?   This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.


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Publisher: Open Road Media Teen & Tween

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  • ISBN: 9781453225837
  • Release date: October 4, 2011

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781453225837
  • File size: 3005 KB
  • Release date: October 4, 2011

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OverDrive Read
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Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:7.3
Lexile® Measure:1050
Interest Level:9-12(UG)

Based on true events, The Drowning of Stephan Jones tells the harrowing story of one small town's brush with homophobia   Sensitive Carla Wayland certainly doesn't know anyone who is gay, not in her small hometown of Rachetville, Arkansas. While everyone says homosexuality is a sin, Carla doesn't know what to think. But her mother, the town librarian, always stands up for what she knows is right, even when it isn't popular, and Carla loves her for that.   Then Frank Montgomery and Stephan Jones, a gay couple, move into town. Tempers flare, and the town's friendly residents—led by the Baptist preacher, Reverend Roland Wheelwright—soon show their true colors. Carla is horrified, but even Andy Harris, her longtime crush and now boyfriend, seems to agree that homosexuality is an abomination, to be wiped out. When Andy and his friends take their cause a little too far, will Carla be able to defy the majority and speak up for justice?   This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.


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