Scout Finch lives with her older brother Jem and lawyer father Atticus in 1930s Alabama. When Atticus is appointed to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of the rape of a white girl, Scout can't understand the hatred directed at Tom and at her own family, for wanting to help him. Alongside this story runs the parallel story of Scout and Jem's friendship with Dill and their attempts to entice Boo Radley, a recluse, from his house. This is a most wonderful, touching book, which makes you think deeply about racism, prejudice and growing up.
Listen to Atticus' speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8TgqenWW0I
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