One Crazy Summer is the focus text of this podcast. I will be looking at the character Fern and her role throughout the novel. I will, specifically, be looking at how she is portrayed and how that has such a huge impact on her character. Although perceived as naive, Fern is the first to notice Crazy Kelvin's plan. How does racism effect childhood? I used Fern's experiences in the novel, as well as, interviewed a few of my friends who are African American and asked about what it was like growing up African American.