Witness

Firefly & Fern Summary

Witness is a powerful novel in verse set in 1920s Vermont that explores the dangerous rise of the Ku Klux Klan through the interconnected perspectives of multiple characters from different backgrounds. Through lyrical, accessible poetry, young readers witness how prejudice infiltrates a small community and discover the courage it takes to stand against hatred and injustice. This gripping story illuminates an important historical moment while showing how ordinary people can make extraordinary choices.