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OverviewDebut author Amina Luqman Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children's escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom.After an entire young life of enslavement, twelve-year-old Homer escapes Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, leaving his beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the recesses of the swamp.In this new, free society made up of escaped slaves and some born-free children, Homer cautiously embraces a set of spirited friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he hatches a plan to return to Southerland plantation, overcome his own cautious nature, and free his mother from enslavement. Loosely based on a little-mined but important piece of history, this is an inspiring and deeply empowering story of survival, love, and courage. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amina Luqman-Dawson , Sisi Aisha Johnson , Cary HitePublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Imprint: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 16.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9781549163340ISBN 10: 1549163345 Publication Date: 01 February 2022 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsGorgeously told, thrilling, and deeply empowering. -- Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author "With both stirring emotion and apparently effortless skill, Dawson braids the many compelling strands of this story into a stunning conclusion. A remarkable accomplishment--a sheer triumph of a book. -- ""Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medal winner and New York Times bestselling author"" Gorgeously told, thrilling, and deeply empowering. -- ""Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author""" Author InformationAmina Luqman Dawson is the author of the pictorial history book Images of America: African Americans of Petersburg. Her op-eds on race and popular culture have appeared in The Washington Post, The San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She's a proud mother of a twelve-year-old son. Sisi Aisha Johnson has narrated numerous audiobooks and has twice won the AudioFile Earphones Award. Cary Hite has performed in several theaters across the country as a cast member in the longest-running African American play in history, The Diary of Black Men. He also appeared in Edward II, Fences, Macbeth, Good Boys, Side Effects May Vary, and the indie feature The City Is Mine. He has voiced several projects for AudibleKids, including Souls Look Back in Wonder, From Slave Ship to Freedom Road, and Papa, Do You Love Me? Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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