Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escapefrom slavery in the summer of 1864. But before they can make the escape, the worst happens--Master Stevens decides to sell some of his slaves, including Poppa and Addy's brother, Sam. Addy and Momma take the terrible risk of escaping by themselves, hoping that the family eventually will be together again in Philadelphia. Set during America's own struggle over slavery, the Civil War, Addy's story is one of great courage and love--love of family and love of freedom.
Connie Rose Porter Bücher
Connie Rose Porter ist eine amerikanische Autorin, die vor allem für ihre fesselnden Bücher für Kinder und Jugendliche bekannt ist. Ihre Werke tauchen mit tiefem Verständnis in die Komplexität der Kindheit ein, während ihre Erzählungen universelle Themen aufgreifen, die Leser jeden Alters ansprechen. Porters unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch sorgfältige Detailgenauigkeit und einen fesselnden erzählerischen Ansatz aus, der bereichernde und inspirierende Geschichten schafft. Ihr Hintergrund in der Lehre von Englisch und kreativem Schreiben hat ihre einzigartige literarische Stimme und Perspektive maßgeblich geprägt.
Addy's Surprise
- 65 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Knowing that Christmas will be hard without the rest of her family, Addy sets out to earn money to give her mother a special Christmas gift, but after discovering the plight of newly freed slaves, she decides to give her money to the Freedman's Fund.
Addy has begun to give up hope of ever having her family together. Then she gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon are on their way to Philadelphia. Addy searches the city for them, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration, she begins to doubt the words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart.
Addy's parents renew their vows with a church wedding in freedom. Addy can't wait -- until Harriet makes fun of her wedding present and her family's past.
It's springtime in Philadelphia, and Addy and her parents have moved from the garret into a boarding house. There Addy finds a wise and inspiring friend, M'dear. Like many people who grew up enslaved, Addy doesn't know when she was born. M'dear encourages Addy to claim a special day for her birthday, but no day seems just right. One day, M'dear falls ill. When Addy and Sarah take a streetcar to get medicine for her, they face prejudice-and danger. M'dear helps Addy overcome her anger and hurt and gives her a deeper understanding of freedom. When Addy finally claims a birthday, she has grown in many ways. Her birthday is a special day indeed, and the whole city celebrates.
Imani mon amour
- 280 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
A Buffalo, ghetto de New York où les blancs ne s'aventurent pas et où les dealers son rois, Tasha, quinze ans, passe son temps à courir. Elle court pour être à l'heure au lycée, pour récupérer son bébé à la crèche et surtout pour ne plus penser à celui qui l'a violée. Sa seule joie ? Sa petite fille, Imani. Imani, son portrait craché, son petit bonheur, sa raison de vivre. Imani, son amour, à qui elle espère offrir une vie meilleure. Mais dans un monde où règnent la violence et la chaos, l'espoir, si fort soit-il, ne suffit pas toujours à surmonter les drames...