The Battle of Hayes Pond

Set in the late 1950s, The Battle of Hayes Pond' is a stirring narrative centered around Koda Locklear, a young Lumbee boy immersed in his culture amidst the backdrop of Pembroke, a small town in Robeson County, North Carolina. Facing the harsh realities of prejudice at an early age, Koda's story is a portrayal of the Lumbee community's resilience. Interwoven with authentic accounts from eyewitnesses, the novel vividly brings to life the multifaceted challenges the Lumbee endured. It reache...