The Good Lord Bird

The Good Lord Bird, by bestselling author James McBride, is an engaging blend of history and fiction set in 1856 Kansas, following young slave Henry Shackleford. After a violent encounter involving abolitionist John Brown, Henry is mistaken for a girl and becomes entwined in a whirlwind of adventure. The story explores themes of identity and resilience while offering a lively and thought-provoking narrative.