Harper Lee carefully weaves two story lines together - Boo Radley (a neighborhood recluse) and Tom Robinson (a black man on trial) - to bring to life the major theme of empathy and how important it is to stand in another person's shoes. Through the innocent eyes of Scout, the reader discovers what happens throughout the trial and its impact on Maycomb County. If you like books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, pick up this classic novel!

The book begins with the reader meeting Scout who is telling the story from her point of view which is first person. We meet her brother, Jem, her father, Atticus and her cook, Calpurnia. Scout and Jem are very interested with the Radleys, their neighbors and wish to discover more. We also find out that Atticus, a lawyer, will be defending a black man in court. This book would be a good choice for fans of racial injustice and social justice.