Mockingbird Summer: A Novel

The novel "Mockingbird Summer" is a powerful and emotional coming-of-age story set in 1964, in segregated High Cotton, Texas. It explores the impact of great books, the burden of potential, and the power of friendship with humor, poignancy, and exhilarating hope.

Format: Hardback
Length: 303 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In the racially divided town of High Cotton, Texas, in 1964, the stark contrast between the black and white communities is evident, as are the railroad tracks that crisscross through it. Amidst this backdrop, two young girls, Corky Corcoran and America, are about to ignite a seismic shift. This is the final summer of Corky's childhood, and her family has hired a Haitian housekeeper, who brings her daughter along with her. Corky quickly befriends America and eagerly shares her beloved novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, with her. America's interpretation of the book is deeply personal and transformative. As their friendship deepens, Corky discovers the intricacies of America's life and her remarkable talent: she possesses the speed of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph!

When Corky invites America to join her girls' softball team for the annual church rivals game, a bold move that crosses the color line, it sets off a tumultuous chain of events. Tensions escalate, and the season becomes a time of profound changes in High Cotton. For Corky, these changes will leave an indelible mark on her life.

Mockingbird Summer, set on the cusp of significant cultural transformations, delves into the profound impact of great literature, the weight of unrealized potential, and the strength of friendship. Through a blend of humor, poignancy, and exhilarating hope, the novel explores these themes with depth and authenticity.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 149 x 224 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662504501