![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Acampora's novel is for lovers of literature, especially how the classics work in the current moment. "Fans of Janet Tashjian's The Gospel According to Larry series will enjoy this look at how the power of creativity and the internet can cause a cultural movement. You won't have to hide any copies of this to create demand." - The Bulletin "The banter among the three whip-smart friends would make John Green proud. I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora is a middle grade novel perfect for fans of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. But soon, their exploits start to spin out of control and they unwittingly start a mini revolution in the name of books. ![]() They plan controversial ways to get people to read the book, including re-shelving copies of the book in bookstores so that people think they are missing and starting a website committed to "destroying the mockingbird." Their efforts are successful when all of the hullabaloo starts to direct more people to the book. Its a quote from page 61 of I Kill the Mockingbird by Paul Acampora, and in some ways it sums up. So they hatch a plot to get the entire town talking about the well-known Harper Lee classic. But not everyone in their class shares the same enthusiasm. Interview with Paul Acampora Created by Eastern Penn Points View on Eastern Penn Points Share. When Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited to see To Kill A Mockingbird included. When Lucy, Elena, and Michael receive their summer reading list, they are excited. ![]()
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