Verdict in the Desert

Set in mid-century Arizona, this novel follows a young Mexican American woman who challenges the racial injustice embedded in her community's legal system as she navigates the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and power. The story draws on the real history of discrimination against Mexican Americans in the Southwest. This is a compelling choice for students because it brings an underrepresented chapter of civil rights history to life through one woman's determination.

Publishing Details

Author : Patricia Santos Marcantonio

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 342

Size: 8.7 x 5.5 inches

Year Published: 2016

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 9th-12th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction

Theme: Social Issues, About POC, Equality