![]() Burg sheds light on a startling chapter of American history-the remarkable story of runaways who sought sanctuary in the Great Dismal Swamp-and creates a powerful testament to the right of every human to be free. Suddenly, Grace and her family must flee deep into the woods, where they brave deadly animals, slave patrollers, and the uncertainty of ever finding freedom. ![]() When that voice escapes without warning, it sets off a terrible chain of events that prove Uncle Jim's words true. Uncle Jim warns her to keep her thoughts tucked private in her mind or they could bring a whole lot of trouble and pain.īut the more Grace sees of the heartless Master and hateful Missus, the more a rightiness voice clamors in her head-asking how come white folks can own other people, sell them on the auction block, and separate families forever. The day Grace is called from the slave cabins to work in the Big House, Mama makes her promise to keep her eyes down. ![]() Burg.Ībout the book: From the award-winning author of All the Broken Pieces and Serafina's Promise comes a new novel-in-verse that is a gripping, transcendent story about a little-known piece of slave history. I picked this off my pile of Cybils nominees and began reading without looking at the flap cover. ![]() This week, start reading Unbound, a novel in verse by Ann E. Burg Posted on Decemby thereadingzone Wow. April is Poetry Month, and we're sharing an excerpt of a book each week that celebrates the beauty and power of poetry. ![]()
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