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Chargement... Finding Freedom: An Addy Classic Volume 1 (American Girl Beforever: Abby Classic)par Connie Porter
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Appartient à la sérieAmerican Girls (Addy Beforever Classic 1) American Girls: Addy (Beforever Classic 1)
Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens--her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy's new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited? Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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About a 2 hour read.
Notable Quotes:
“Honey, if you fill your heart with hate, there ain’t gonna be no room for love.”
“People can do wrong for such a long time, they don’t even know it’s wrong no more.”
Things to be aware of in “Finding Freedom:”
Language:
- 1 stupid
- 1 dumb
Spiritual Content:
- Many prayers are said out loud and internally.
- A nativity play is put on
- Scripture is quoted
I was very proud of American Girl for the faith aspect that was brought to this book!!
Violence:
- Whipping
- A mention of a boy’s legs being crushed
Additional Notes:
- This book takes place during 1864 so keep in mind that slavery is a main part of this book and all that the cruel practice entailed.
- A slave is forced to eat worms.
- Families are separated.
- Girls disguise themselves as boys.
- Mentions of soldiers who are missing limbs
- A character is unkind to another, having her be her unofficial slave (