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The other side of the river
a story of two towns, a death, and America's dilemma
By Kotlowitz, Alex
- ISBN
- 978-0-38547-720-8
- Publisher
- New York : Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, 1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 1998
YA An engrossing story of an unsolved crime that YAs will find both readable and fascinating. Although a murder mystery, this is really an in-depth examination of American attitudes toward race. The story is set in two small lake towns in Michigan that are separated by a narrow river and a wide range of conflicting opinions, fears, and emotions. A black teenager, Eric McGinnis, was found floating in the St. Joseph River in May 1991. When last seen, h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
