January's Sparrow

BY PATRICIA POLACCO

Brief Description:
In the middle of the night, The Crosswhites-including young Sadie-must flee the plantation they work on. January has been beaten and killed by the master, and they fear who may be next. But Sadie must leave behind her the wooden sparrow carved for her by January. Through the Underground Railroad, they make the slow and journey to Michigan, where they finally live in freedom. And there they stay, happily, until the day a mysterious package shows up on their doorsteps. It is January's sparrow, with a note that reads, "I found you." How the Crosswhites, and the whole town of Marshall, face this threat will leave readers enthralled & empowered.

Philomel 2009 96 PP. Paper

$22.99 (in stock)