Bessie Smith and the Night Riders

This book written by Sue Stauffacher was a wonderful book, in my opinion. Although I did not know who Bessie Smith was before I read the book, the story really intrigued me. I really liked the fact that although the little girl in the book was not the "actual" hero, it is understood that things would not have gone so smoothly without her. The illustrations in this book are also wonderful. I really lkike the colors that were used for the characters clothing and how they complemeted the colors used for their skin. I actually think the cover of the book is what caught my eye in the first place.