A curious 6-year-old girl scout named Finch and her family in 1930s Maycomb, Alabama, are the subject of the story book review. The story portrays the economic difficulties, racial and social inequity, and unrest of the time. The main focus of the story is Tom Robinson's trial, when a black man is falsely implicated. As the narrative progresses, Lee delves into a number of themes, including a child's innocence and development, societal gossip and mob mentality, prejudice and racial injustice, courage, integrity, justice, and moral development.