Bibliograph

Addy learns a lesson, a school story, by Connie Porter ; illustrations by Melodye Rosales ; vignettes, Renée Graef, Jane Varda

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Addy learns a lesson, a school story, by Connie Porter ; illustrations by Melodye Rosales ; vignettes, Renée Graef, Jane Varda

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

"Ages 7 and up"--Book jacket

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Addy learns a lesson

Responsibility statement

by Connie Porter ; illustrations by Melodye Rosales ; vignettes, Renée Graef, Jane Varda

Series statement

The American girls collection

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 3.9, 1.0, 7651.

Sub title

a school story

Summary

In the year 1864, young Addy & her mother try to escape slavery by fleeing to the North after her father is sold again & they are separated. After their escape from North Carolina to Philadelphia in the summer of 1864, Addy and her mother begin their new life as free people as her mother gets a paying job and Addy goes to school and learns a lesson in true friendship. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! Addy starts her new life in Philadelphia. At school for the first time, she learns about reading and writing--and more

Target audience

pre adolescent

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