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Young readers are sure to be inspired by this story of a spirited young girl named Faye Hendricks, who participated in the American civil rights movement even though she was only nine years old. The book tells about Faye’s life growing up, her family, and the difficulties she faced as a black child in the segregated South. The book also describes her participation in a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, and how she was the youngest known person ever to go to jail for this cause — a fact that is sure to shock young readers. The book skillfully explains her life and these injustices in a way that all children can understand.