Looking for classic literature to teach your high school student? The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, published in 1960, tells the tale of a sleepy Southern town and the dramatic events of racial inequality that changed it forever. Narrated from a child's perspective, To Kill a Mockingbird follows the fictional characters of Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their lawyer father, Atticus, as he fights for justice against a falsely accused defendant.
Compassionate and moving, To Kill a Mockingbird takes readers into the roots of human behavior, including innocence, cruelty, love, and kindness. Regarded as a masterpiece of American literature, this novel can be used as an enriching addition to your English lessons or homeschool studies. Grow and deepen your homeschooler's understanding for the need of human dignity, and the honor and courage it takes to respect others.
