Well this middle-school verse novel was a wonderful testament to the the strength of people escaping the injustices and horrors of slavery. This could be used in classes as a launching point for studies on the abhorrent practice of slavery and then ownvoice accounts could be incorporated in this study to ensure authenticity, and that the right perspectives are heard CW: Depicts life as slaves Nine year old Grace is a beautifully drawn character and was the perfect narrator for this story. You're left to wonder just like Gracie.ĬW: Depicts life as slaves 3,5 Stars Well this middle-school verse novel was a wonderful testament to the the strength of people escaping the injustices and horrors of slavery. The only problem I had was wanting to know what happened to some of the characters at the end of the story. I was in all the way until the end and didn't want to put it down. It's a novel written in verse so it's a fairly quick read. It's juvenile fiction, but what an amazing story about a family who would risk everything to escape slavery.
I would recommend this book to anyone! 5 *** I'll start by saying this book was amazing! My daughter made me read it. I'll start by saying this book was amazing! My daughter made me read it. Burg unearths a startling chapter of American history - the remarkable story of runaways who sought sanctuary in the wilds of the Great Dismal Swamp - and creates a powerful testament to the right of every human to be free.more Suddenly, Grace and her family must flee deep into the woods, where they brave deadly animals, slave patrollers, and the uncertainty of ever finding freedom. When that voice escapes without warning, it sets off a terrible chain of events that prove Uncle Jim's words true. Uncle Jim warns her to keep her thoughts tucked private in her mind or they could bring a whole lot of trouble and pain.īut the more Grace sees of the heartless Master and hateful Missus, the more a rightiness voice clamors in her head-asking how come white folks can own slaves, sell them on the auction block, and separate families forever.
The day Grace is called from the slave cabins to work in the Big House, Mama makes her promise to keep her eyes down. Uncle Jim warns her to keep her thoughts tucked private in her mind From the award-winning author of All the Broken Pieces and Serafina's Promise comes a new novel-in-verse that is a gripping, transcendent story about a little-known piece of slave history.
From the award-winning author of All the Broken Pieces and Serafina's Promise comes a new novel-in-verse that is a gripping, transcendent story about a little-known piece of slave history.
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