Monday, May 2, 2011

A Picture of Freedom (Dear America Series)


by Patricia C. McKissack
Lexile: 790
Genre: Historical Fiction

Clotee was born into slavery on the Belmont Plantation. But she is different from the other slaves. She has a secret. Her main job as been to fan the master's son while he has his school lessons. In the process of keeping him cool, Clotee has learned to read and write by paying attention and practicing what William is learning. Who can she trust with her secret? Will being able to read and write prove to be her ticket to freedom?

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