To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

In the tranquil town of Maycomb, Alabama, Scout Finch, a spirited 6-year-old, and her older brother Jem navigate their days alongside their adventurous buddy Dill. Together, they engage in the thrilling pastime of observing their enigmatic neighbor, Boo Radley. Their father, Atticus, a widowed figure of integrity who practices law, steps into the spotlight when he courageously represents Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape. As the trial unfolds, along with its unforeseen repercussions, Scout and Jem are thrust into a disconcerting world of prejudice and discrimination.