This is quite possibly the best book I have ever read. The story follows the coming-of-age of Scout and Jim, a sister and brother who are raised by their father in the south. Their father, a lawyer, is given the task of defending a black man accused of raping a white girl. Through this trial and their own adventures, the children learn about prejudice and misunderstanding.Because the story is told from Scout's point-of-view, the reader can see the prejudice from a child's perspective. This very effective tactic makes the prejudices seem more apparent and less logical. Furthermore, Lee makes her point without being preachy. The numerous lessons in this book should make it required reading for everyone.