105 pages • 3 hours read
Harper LeeTo Kill a Mockingbird
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1960A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, set during the Great Depression, follows young Scout Finch in Maycomb, Alabama, as her father, Atticus Finch, defends Tom Robinson, a Black man accused of raping a White woman. Scout, her brother Jem, and friend Dill are fascinated by their reclusive neighbor Boo Radley. Themes include racial injustice, moral growth, and empathy.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee receives acclaim for its compelling narrative, memorable characters, and poignant exploration of racial injustice and moral growth. Critics praise its emotional depth and insightful social commentary. Some reviewers, however, find the portrayal of Black characters lacking in complexity. Overall, it's a significant and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read To Kill a Mockingbird?
A reader who enjoys classic literature exploring themes of racial injustice and moral growth would appreciate To Kill a Mockingbird. Fans of The Catcher in the Rye and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will find the narrative compelling, humanistic, and thought-provoking. Ideal for readers interested in American history and ethical dilemmas.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
790LBook Details
Modern Classic Fiction
Classic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Southern Gothic