Gathering of Old Men, A

by Ernest J. Gaines  |  Grades 9-12  |  Lexile Level 650 

A Cajun farmer is dead, and a group of African-American men each claim to have killed him, making it difficult for the sheriff to figure out who to arrest. Through the collective stand of the men, the novel examines themes of justice, courage, and racism.

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