The Road to Memphis
Overview & Summary
Now seventeen, Cassie Logan watches her friend Moe Turner nearly beaten to death by white classmates and, in the aftermath, must help him flee Mississippi for Memphis to escape a lynch mob, a dangerous journey that exposes both the escalating racial violence of the era and the Logan family's continued resilience. Mildred D. Taylor's novel continues the Logan family saga into the young adults' more perilous world beyond childhood.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
