39 pages • 1 hour read
Susan Carol McCarthyLay That Trumpet in Our Hands
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands by Susan Carol McCarthy, set in the Jim Crow-era South, follows 12-year-old Reesa McMahon from Mayflower, Florida, as her family pursues justice for the brutal murder of her Black friend, Marvin Cully, by the Ku Klux Klan, amid encounters with historical civil rights figures like Thurgood Marshall and Harry Moore. The story directly confronts the horrors of racially motivated violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands by Susan Carol McCarthy has been lauded for its powerful portrayal of racial tension and human courage. Reviewers appreciate the compelling characters and historical accuracy. Some find the narrative pace slow, but most agree that the book's emotional impact and relevance make it a worthwhile read.
Who Should Read Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands?
Readers who would enjoy Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands by Susan Carol McCarthy are fans of historical fiction that tackles themes of racial tension and civil rights. Comparable to To Kill a Mockingbird and The Help, this novel appeals to those interested in American history, social justice, and coming-of-age stories.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
940LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Education
Race / Racism
Education
History: World
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil