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A misunderstanding leads to a slave boy having to pretend as a girl as he follows an abolitionist in The Good Lord Bird, a historical novel set in nineteenth century Kansas. Summary of the Book Henry Shackleford lived as a slave until a legendary abolitionist named John Brown appears in town. An argument between Brown and Henry's master leads to Henry having to follow Brown, who has mistakenly fooled himself that Henry is a girl. Months pass as Henry tries to keep Brown believing the lie in order to stay safe and alive. About James McBride James McBride is an American writer. He is known best for The Colour of Water, Miracle of St. Anna and Song Yet Sung.