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Day of tears : a novel in dialogue /
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| Author |
Lester, Julius.
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| Call Number |
jFIC LES |
| Publisher |
New York : Hyperion Books for Children, |
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Subject
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Slavery -- Fiction.
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African Americans -- Fiction.
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Juvenile literature.
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| Title Statement |
Day of tears : a novel in dialogue / Julius Lester. |
| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
177 p. ; 20 cm. |
| Notes |
"Jump at the sun." |
| Summary |
Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177). |
| Awards Notes |
A Junior Library Guild selection. |
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Young Hoosier Book Award, 2008-2009, 6-8 Nominee. |
| ISBN |
0786804904 (reinforced) : |
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9781428724457 |
| Hold Requests |
0 |
| Bib No. |
993413 |