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March Adventures in Reading Kids Club: Will’s Race for Home
March 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Our Adventures in Reading Kids Club is free and open to all AND the book is 10% off book club pricing. Come on out and join your fellow readers each month for a pizza party and chat about the selected book!
This month we’re chatting about Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes ($17.99 Book club price: $16.99 Paperback, 208 pp)
Step back in time with Will’s Race for Home, a gripping tale set during the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush. Young Will and his father, tired of working land they can never own, embark on a perilous journey to claim a piece of freedom for their family.
Along the way, they face treacherous terrain, dangerous bandits, and a mysterious soldier named Caesar whose presence adds both intrigue and peril to their journey. This story highlights the determination, courage, and hope of a young Black family striving for a better future.
We’ll discuss the historical context, the bond between Will and his father, and the moral dilemmas they face. Join us to explore this thrilling story of resilience, justice, and the pursuit of the American dream!