Discrimination: Religious,Language: Mild Language,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
Toward the end of the Civil War, Samuel and his younger brother, Joshua, live in an orphanage for free blacks. When Joshua plays a prank, Samuel takes the blame—and is sold into slavery. Author's note.
Topics African Americans. Slavery. Brothers. Orphans. U.S. history. The American Civil War (1861-1865).
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 25.000000
Lexile 840L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-01-04
JLG Release Date Mar 2016
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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