It is the story of Scout Finch, her lawyer father, Atticus, and her brother, Jem. They live in a small town in Alabama during the Great Depression. Scout is a rambunctious tomboy of a girl and she and her brother are typical children of that era, getting into mischief and living small town life. They become fascinated with an old spooky house in the neighborhood, the home of a mysterious and reclusive man named Boo Radley. Their shenanigans lead to an important lesson in judging people.
Meanwhile, Atticus takes a case to defend a black man who is accused of raping a white woman. He is met with much anger and disdain from the small white racist community, also leading to a lesson in not judging people but also that hatred and prejudice only harm people and communities.
An excellent story that all should read, I believe.
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