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This story is told through the eyes of a young girl, Jessilyn Lassiter. It takes place during the summer of her 13th birthday in the year 1932. Her family takes in the daughter of a black family that has died in a fire. The community reacts by ignoring the family, harassing them and even placing a burning cross in their yard. This young girl learns some big life lessons. She learns that not everyone will agree with things you do and life is not fair. She also comes to realize that family is important and the love of a family is priceless. Fireflies in December is a moving, believable and thought provoking story. Don’t let the heavy subject of racism turn you away from reading this book. Although you feel the sadness of the times, you also feel the innocence. It is well written, easy to follow and a definite Oprah’s Book Club contender. You will not want to put this book down! Publisher: Tyndale House
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