Based on the true story of one family's struggle for voting rights in
the civil rights-era South, this moving tale shines an emotional
spotlight on a dark facet of U.S. history.
Life on the farm with Granddaddy is full of hard work, but despite all
the chores, Granddaddy always makes time for play, especially fishing
trips. Even when there isn't a bite to catch, he reminds young Michael
that it takes patience to get what's coming to you. One morning, when
Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that
something very special must be happening--and sure enough, everyone is
lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is
allowed to vote, and he couldn't be more proud. But can Michael be
patient when it seems that justice just can't come soon enough? This
powerful and touching true-life story shares one boy's perspective of
growing up in the segregated South, while beautiful illustrations depict
the rural setting in tender detail.