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A really good addition to our historical perspectives of a time period, this novel does an excellent job of examining the impacts of slavery, including emotional, economic and social on three generations of a family. Using Will's perspective allows the author to present the issues in a simple enough way for child readers to understand, but the author also includes enough characters to show multiple experiences and perspectives. Some of the issues faced by Will, including the strained relationshi
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Not my favorite. The story takes place during the Oklahoma land rush. Will travels with his father who was a slave to claim property for his family. He is resilient and over comes hardship. They meet up with a former Black Civil War soldier who also becomes their friend and help each other.
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I love the cover and the whole idea of the story. However, the pacing felt a little uneven and I'm not sure kids will fully love the writing style.
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3.5 stars.
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