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Set in 1864, the story follows nine‑year‑old Addy Walker and her mother as they escape the harsh conditions of slavery in North Carolina. After Addy’s father and brother are sold to another slaveholder, the two women make a daring journey toward freedom in Philadelphia, traveling through the Underground Railroad and experiencing the perilous hope that many African Americans sought during the Civil War era.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Connie Rose Porter
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