Is Nightjohn A True Story? Nightjohn is a story that is set in the south during the time of slavery. Based on an actual incident, Gary Paulsen tells about a young slave girl, Sarny, who it taught to read by another slave, Nightjohn. The book is very well written, complete with dialect that makes the
What Genre Is Nightjohn Book? First edition Author Gary Paulsen Series Nightjohn series GenreHistorical novel Publisher Delacorte Press Is Nightjohn appropriate for middle school? Editorial Reviews “Nightjohn should be required reading (and discussing) for all middle grade and high school students.” “Among the most powerful of Paulsen’s works, this impeccable researched novel sheds light on