The Lions of Little Rock Author:Kristin Levine In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, these best friends refuse to give up on each other, no matter the cost.........Twelve-year-old Marlee, who is shy and quiet, feels like her whole world is falling apart. And she's sure that starting middle school is only going to make things worse, until she meets Liz, the new girl. It may look as if they have noth... more »ing in common-Liz always knows the right thing to say, and Marlee can barely stand to speak up in class-but they become fast friends. Then Liz is caught "passing" for white and leaves school whithout even a good-bye. Marlee decides she wants her friend back. But to stay friends, Marlee and Liz must be willing to take on Segregation-and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families.« less