Your browser is not supported. For the best experience, you should upgrade to a modern browser with improved speed and security.
  • Home
  • Night on Fire

Night on Fire

Thirteen-year-old Billie Simms doesn't think her hometown of Anniston, Alabama, should be segregated, but few of the town's residents share her opinion. So when Billie learns that the Freedom Riders, a group of peace activists riding interstate buses to protest segregation, will be traveling through Anniston on their way to Montgomery, she thinks that maybe change is finally coming and her quiet little town will shed itself of its antiquated views.

But when the bus stops, Anniston residents show just how deep their racism runs. The Freedom Riders will resume their ride to Montgomery and Billie is now faced with a choice: stand idly by in silence or take a stand for what she believes in.

Current Price :

  • Featured
    $9.99
  • Lowest
    $7.75
Prices as of 04/24/24 09:28
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price (CAD):

  • Featured
    C$27.41
  • Lowest
    C$13.99
Prices as of 04/24/24 01:39
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price :

  • Lowest
    £18.50
Prices as of 04/23/24 10:37
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Current Price (AUD):

  • Lowest
    A$34.39
Prices as of 04/23/24 22:43
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amightygirl.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

Where to Purchase:

What's this?

Support A Mighty Girl & Help Grow Mighty Girls!

It's easy to support A Mighty Girl's girl empowerment mission. Every time you purchase resources using the vendor buttons on our website, A Mighty Girl receives a small commission – all at no added cost to you. Thank you for helping us to provide these resources for everyone raising Mighty Girls!

Save & Share:

Related Products

Hand-picked to complement the item you're viewing
  1. Stella by Starlight
    Stella by Starlight
    $6.39
    C$12.22
    A$13.85
    £7.35
  2. Ruby Lee and Me
    Ruby Lee and Me
    $6.59
    C$9.40
    A$23.59
    £7.09
  3. Things Too Huge To Fix By Saying Sorry
    Things Too Huge To Fix By Saying Sorry
    $8.99
    C$11.99
    A$31.91
  4. She Stood For Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland (Middle Grade)
    She Stood For Freedom: The Untold Story of a Civil Rights Hero, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland (Middle Grade)
    $13.88
    C$25.05
    A$44.17
    £23.97

Description

"The story focuses on the events of the day, but also on Billie's growing understanding of her own internalized racism and racial blindness, which brings the story out of the 'we've solved it' past and helps it resonate with children growing up in today's America. Kidd's writing is clear and direct, if not subtle, and he raises many hard questions with nuance and with hope. A brief author's note discusses the historical events in the story and mentions source material and further reading." — Katya Schapiro, School Library Journal

Product Details

Recommended Age 9 - 13
Author Ronald Kidd
ISBN 0807570265
Publication Date Sep 1, 2016
Publisher Albert Whitman & Company
Language English