Warriors Dont Cry book report
Historical Event Depicted -The integration that took place in Little Rock 1. Melba Pattillo- the author and narrator of the book; She was 15 when the integration took place 2. Lois Peyton(mother Lois )- Melbas mother, who was also a teacher ; She was very strong and supportive 3. India Peyton(Grandma India)- Melba's grandmother who lived with the family and gave her great wisdom. 5. Ernie- oldest of the 9 integrated; he was going into his senior year 6. Terry- another of the integrated, he was a junior 7. Jefferson- One of the "Little Rock Nine" 8. Elizabeth- another of the "Little Rock Nine", she was very quiet, but the experience helped her open up. 9. Thelma- One of the "Little Rock Nine", she had a heart problem and was one of Melba's close friends 10. Caroltta- another of the integrated 11. Minnijean- another of the "Little Rock Nine", also a close friend of Melba's 12. Gloria- took part in the integration
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Judge Davis, Ernie Green, National Guard, School Board, Rock Nine, Arkansas Gazette, Vince- Melba's, Conrad- Melba's, Marshall NAACP, Melba Pattillo-, little rock, little rock nine, rock nine, close school, inside school, arkansas national, 101st soldiers, arkansas national guard, day school, national guard,
Approximate Word count = 700
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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