85 pages • 2 hours read
Lisa Moore RaméeA Good Kind of Trouble
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Lisa Moore Ramée's novel A Good Kind of Trouble, Black seventh grader Shayla Willows navigates the challenges of middle school at Emerson Junior High, dealing with friendship, crushes, and her growing awareness of racial injustice sparked by a police officer's acquittal in a shooting incident. The novel follows her journey from a rule-fearing student to an activist distributing Black Lives Matter armbands, learning that sometimes standing up for what's right involves breaking the rules. The book addresses themes of racial injustice, police violence, and systemic racism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
<A Good Kind of Trouble> by Lisa Moore Ramée has been praised for its authentic voice and contemporary relevance, skillfully addressing themes of identity and activism. Readers appreciate the protagonist's relatable journey and the engaging narrative style. However, some critics feel the plot is somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read for middle-grade audiences.
Who Should Read A Good Kind of Trouble?
A reader who would enjoy A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée is likely interested in socially conscious middle-grade fiction that explores themes of race, friendship, and activism. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give and Jewell Parker Rhodes's Ghost Boys will find this book compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
720LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Race / Racism
Relationships
Social Justice
Relationships: Friendship
Identity: Race
Life/Time: Coming of Age