Cinderella in an Appalachian setting.
Fun introduction to Franklin's life and accomplishments.
Augusta Savage, even as a young girl, loved to play with clay, to shape figures from it. Her father, a preacher, disapproved and punished Augusta when he caught her. When the family moved, she was happy to discover a potter who shared his clay with her and encouraged her work. A teacher at her schoo...
Based on real events, Schroeder constructs a story about Harriet Tubman's childhood as a slave on a Maryland plantation. Presents slavery in all of its ugliness and emphasizes young Harriet's strong desire for freedom. Detailed and colorful illustrations (colored pencil, watercolor). Author's Note ...
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