{"product_id":"half-truths-9781957656854","title":"Half-Truths","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is 1950, and 15-year-old Kate Dinsmore wants to become a journalist. But, her tobacco-farming father can't afford to send her to college. She devises a plan to move from rural North Carolina to her wealthy grandparents' home in Charlotte in hopes of gaining their financial support. Now she has a new set of problems. How can she please her society-conscious grandmother and conform to her new classmates' lifestyles? She meets Lillian, her grandmother's teenage maid, and in spite of their racial differences, they form a tentative friendship. While exploring her grandmother's attic, Kate unearths a secret that rocks her world and Lillian's too. The shocking discovery reveals half-truths that threaten the girls' friendship. What will Kate do when she must choose between Lillian and her new society friends? Through a mentorship with a newspaper editor, Kate realizes that journalism requires honesty. But, the risks of truth-telling make Kate question herself. If she reveals what she has learned, what price will she pay?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠ Content Rating for \u003cem\u003eHalf-Truths - Young Adult \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf-Truths\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical fiction novel for young adult readers (13+), set in the 1950s American South. It contains themes that reflect the realities of the time period, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacial discrimination and segregation - Includes historically accurate language and depictions of segregation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and racial violence - References to the KKK's presence, intimidation, and racial injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical language - The terms \u003cem\u003ecolored\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNegro\u003c\/em\u003e are used within the story to maintain historical accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of prejudice and injustice - Explores societal norms and the impact of racism in the 1950s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMention of a slave having a child by a slave owner - This is an integral part of the generational trauma explored in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written with sensitivity and historical accuracy, aiming to encourage critical thinking, empathy, and discussions about past and present social issues. Recommended for ages 13 and up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Monarch Educational Services, L.L.C.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243415994642,"sku":"9781957656854","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a1933dc9-c824-4f2e-8799-7cf111e1c8f0.jpg?v=1745861741","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/half-truths-9781957656854","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}