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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

by Christopher Paul Curtis

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 follows the Watson family, focusing on the dynamics between Kenny and his brother Byron, who faces disciplinary issues. Initially set in Flint, Michigan, the family...

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

The resolution occurs when Kenny, with Byron's support, processes his emotions about the traumatic events in Alabama, including the church bombing and his encounter with the Wool Pooh. Kenny...

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

The exposition of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963" occurs in the first chapter, where Kenny introduces his family, the "weird" Watsons, including his parents, older brother Byron, and younger...

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