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 | Crossing Bok Chitto Ref: 483
by Tim Tinlge
illustrated by Jeanne Rorex Bridges
A fascinating account of how a Native American nation, the Choctaws, helped their neighbours, African American slaves, to cross the river Bok Chitto to freedom. A wonderful story of courage, spirit and friendship. Age 7+, American Import Hardback 38pp
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Follow the Drinking Gourd Ref: 484
by Jeanette Winter
A simple folk song disguised directions for escaping slaves. Follow the story of one family's epic journey North. Age 8-12
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 | My Story: Slave Girl Ref: 528
by Patricia C McKissak
A fictional account, interwoven with stacks of historical facts. This is the diary of Clotee, a girl enslaved in Virginia, 1858, whose mind is firmly fixed on freedom. Age 8-12, Paperback 246pp
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Only Passing Through Ref: 485
by Anne Rokwell
illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
This award-winning story follows the life of 9-year-old Isabella who becomes the legendary Sojourner Truth. Age 8-12
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 | Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt Ref: 486
by Deborah Hopkinson
illustrated by James Ransom
Clara patiently gathers information and scraps of material to stitch a quilt which will show the road to freedom from slavery. Age 7-14 32pp Paperback American Import
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Sojourner Truth Ref: 487
by John Malam
A detailed but simple biography that explores the life of this well known Anti-Slavery and equal rights campaigner. Age 7-10 Paperback 22pp
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 | To Be a Slave Ref: 488
by Julis Lester
illustrated by Tom Feelings
An invaluable anthology of eloquent personal testimonies by those who suffered the brutality of slavery firsthand. Indispensable. A Newberry Honor Book. Age 10+ American Import Paperback 153pp
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Unheard Voices Ref: 489
collected by Malorie Blackman
A fabulous and riveting collection of Anti-Slavery stories, poems and first person accounts, many of which relate to the UK. 'I have read some of these extracts to my year 9 group- a revelation for them; well received!' (PRU Manager, Letterbox reviewer). Age 11+ Paperback 239pp
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 | The Village that Vanished Ref: 490
by Ann Grifalconi
illustrated by Kadir Nelson
How can the villagers escape the slavers? Featuring a mother and daughter, this story is told in the style of an African folk teller reflecting on the way oral history was passed down. A magnificent book. Age 7-10 Paperback 26pp
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Who Was Harriet Tubman? Ref: 587
by Yona Zeldis McDonough
illustrated by Nancy Harrison
She risked her life to help enslaved people. She nursed soldiers during the civil war. She spied for the Union Army. She was a hero. Age 7-11, American Import Paperback 106pp
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