In 1926, 9-year-old Darby Carmichael stirs up trouble in Marlboro County, South Carolina, when she writes a story for the local newspaper promoting racial equality. IOWA CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2005 - 2006 Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.0 ATOS Book Level: 4.8 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 7 AR Quiz: 58677EN Reading Counts Level: 5.2 Reading Counts Points: 12 Lexile Measure: 790 Fountas & Pinnell: T.