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- This book is in a reasonable condition.
- There is some liquid damage and the front cover is torn.
“The Dry Grass of August” by Anna Jean Mayhew is a powerful and poignant novel set in the American South during the 1950s. The story follows Jubie Watts, a thirteen-year-old white girl from Charlotte, North Carolina, as she embarks on a summer trip with her family to Florida.
As they journey through the racially segregated South, Jubie becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities faced by African Americans in her society. She forms a deep connection with Mary Luther, the family’s African American maid, who opens Jubie’s eyes to the harsh realities of racism and discrimination.
Through Jubie’s coming-of-age journey, readers are immersed in the social and political landscape of the Jim Crow era. The novel explores themes of racial prejudice, family dynamics, and the search for identity amidst a backdrop of turmoil and change.
With its vividly drawn characters, evocative prose, and poignant storytelling, “The Dry Grass of August” offers a compelling portrayal of a tumultuous period in American history and the enduring power of compassion, friendship, and resilience in the face of adversity.
