A time to kill
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Jake Brigance novels volume 1.
Series:
Jake Brigance ; volume 1.
Published:
New York, New York: Dell, c1989.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
515 pages ; 18 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 23
Lexile measure:
770L
Rating:
770L
Status:
Description
In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence... as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town...
Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle -- and takes justice into his own outraged hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life... and then his own...
Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!
Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle -- and takes justice into his own outraged hands.
For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life... and then his own...
Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!
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Dec 4, 2023
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0440211727
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.2, 23 Points
Level 5.2, 23 Points
Lexile measure:
770
Notes
Description
Criminal lawyer Jake Brigance faces the fight of his life when he is asked to defend Carl Hailey, who, in a rage of anger, shot and killed the men on trial for the rape of his daughter.
Target Audience
770L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,5.2,23,17846.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Grisham, J. (1989). A time to kill. New York, New York, Dell.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Grisham, John. 1989. A Time to Kill. New York, New York, Dell.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Grisham, John, A Time to Kill. New York, New York, Dell, 1989.
MLA Citation (style guide)Grisham, John. A Time to Kill. New York, New York, Dell, 1989.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
15803a49-585f-0f25-4671-ffb6239631ca
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