num_pages: 224
description: When her Southern school district is integrated in 1971, Amanda's nervous about what sixth grade will bring. But with her best friend Jackie at her side, she's ready for anything. But Jackie decides to go to a brand-new, private, all-white school, and Amanda must face public school alone. While she mourns the loss of Jackie's friendship, Amanda finds new friends, a challenging music teacher, and the courage to confront prejudice in Jackie and herself.
language: English
title: Follow the Leader
titlecomplete: Follow the Leader
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Yearling