To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird is a fictitious tale that revolves around the story of a young girl by the name of Scout Finch. She lives in Maycomb with her father, Atticus Finch, as well as her brother, Jem, as her mother had passed away earlier. 

The main conflict of the story revolves around a rape accusation, where a young white woman accused a black man, Tom Robinson, of raping her. However, this accusation is proven to be false rather quickly due to the evidence not aligning with the woman’s claim. Due to the rather racist nature of the community, however, the community is inclined to believe the woman regardless. Scout and Jem explore the community amidst such a controversial issue, and bear the consequences of Atticus’s just decision. 

Additionally, Harper Lee accomplishes this by exploring themes such as good vs evil, racial prejudice, as well as moral education, all of which are packed into a rather short book, leading to a very interesting read. 

 Review Written by Elizabeth, 12th Grade