When Winter Robeson came to visit his cousin, Eden in the summer of 1965, he had another agenda. Winter is a 13-year-old boy visiting Los Angeles from Mississippi. Unbeknownst to Eden and her family, Winter isn’t just there to see Disneyland — he’s looking for his father J.T. Robeson who came to LA 12 years ago and never returned. Eventually, he gets Eden to help him on his search. Not long after, the Watts Riot erupts.
45 Best Middle-Grade Books Under 250 Pages
I define short middle-grade books as middle-grade books under 250 pages. Once we’re past that 250-page mark, it can be tough for beginning or reluctant readers. Personally, I’m good until page 400 — then my interest starts to dissolve. That’s why I’ve made this list of middle-grade books under 250 pages! There’s surprisingly a good number of short middle-grade books (I’ve read many on this list myself). However, I did go ahead and include a few additional picks which barely miss the mark at 256 pages but are also super quick and easy reads.
