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Name: Escape south
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Author: Kim L. Siegelson

Ben’s unlikely journey begins when he and his family break free from a slave‑owner, escaping into the wilderness of Florida. There they find safety among other black families who have taken up residence with the Seminole Indians. Together, they become allies in a courageous fight to protect Seminole land and resist the forces that threaten their communities. The story follows their perseverance, the bonds they forge, and the shared determination to endure and preserve their cultures.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Kim L. Siegelson

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