Summary
Twelve-year-old Callie Wilcomb and her family are slaves, and the Civil War gives them hope that freedom may be on the horizon. On May 23, 1861, the State of Virginia ratified their vote to secede from the Union. In Virginia, a window was opened where the laws of the land no longer applied. Because of the Contraband Law, slaves no longer had to be returned to their owners, granting them a measure of protection and safety. With the possibility of Callie and her family escaping their bonds forever, Callie is eager to learn and become educated and hopes to teach others one day. Through hardship and loss—with love and strong family ties—Callie proves that freedom is in her stars.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781481459822 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1481459821 |
| Author: | Jerdine Nolen |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Jerdine Nolen
Jerdine Nolen is the beloved author of many award-winning books, including:
- Big Jabe
- Thunder Rose, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
- Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big Life, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year
- Eliza’s Freedom Road, an ALA/YALSA Best Fiction Nominee for Young Adults
- Raising Dragons, which received the Christopher Award
- Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm, which was made into a movie of the same name
- Calico Girl, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
- Irene’s Wish, which Kirkus Reviews called “delightful and memorable” in a starred review
Ms. Nolen is an educator and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.
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