Young Rose Lee Jefferson is shocked to learn that the white residents of Dillon, Texas, want to raze the city's black enclave, Freedomtown, and build a park in its place. Rose Lee and the other residents of Freedomtown cannot bear the thought of losing their homes. But fighting the city's plans could be costly--or even life threatening. Will the families of Freedomtown be able to save their thriving community? Includes a reader's guide.
- ISBN10 0152058516
- ISBN13 9780152058517
- Publish Date 1 January 2007 (first published 1 April 1993)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 256
- Language English