Between the Lines

Between the Lines, a multiple award-winning book, tells the story of three girls who become friends during the racially-charged aftermath of the 1967 Detroit Riots.Hattie Percha is crushed when the riots start on her tenth birthday, and when she must move away from her treasured childhood home and friends, attending public school for the first time, she's afraid her life is over. Then, she meets Beverly Jo Nichols, her first black friend, and Crackers, a fearless tomboy. Despite opposition ...