Illustrator: Mike Benny
Genre: Historical Fiction
Awards: Cybil's Award Nominee
Grade Level: 3-5
The young slave children were always sent to "play" near their masters home. This is so that they could overhear if any of them were going to be sold. One day, they hear that there will be a new president who will abolish slavery. They have hope that Abraham Lincoln will restore their freedom.
The illustrator uses a lot of detail in the beautiful landscapes and characters. The readers are transported to the cotton plantation through the artwork.
This book will help students understand slavery from a realistic perspective of a child. Students can discuss any confusion or anger they have about the use of slaves.
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