Holt, Kimberly - Mister and Me (Hardback)

Mister and Me by Kimberly Willis Holt is a moving middle grade historical novel set in the segregated South during the Great Depression. Told through the voice of Brent Staples, a white boy growing up in Mississippi, the story explores an unexpected and deeply meaningful friendship with Mister, a Black man falsely accused of a crime. As Brent struggles with the realities of injustice, loyalty, and conscience, young readers are invited to think critically about fairness, bravery, and the quiet ways people choose to do what is right. With emotional depth and accessible storytelling, this novel offers an honest look at history while remaining engaging and age-appropriate for middle grade readers.

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