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About The Book
In a letter to her friend, Nettie remembers her trip to the pre-Civil War South. She remembers the sweet cedar smell in the air and the sun pressing on her head. But she also remembers Tabitha, the slave at the hotel who doesn’t have a last name, and she remembers the heaps of rags the slaves use for beds.
Most of all, though, she remembers the slave auction where people were bought and sold like sacks of flour. Nettie can't forget these images, and she can't help but wonder what life would be like if she were a slave.
Reading Group Guide
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About The Illustrator
Ron Himler lives in Tucson, Arizona. An interest in American Indian culture first brought Mr. Himler to the southwest, and his work often features western subjects as well as historical themes. His paintings are frequently exhibited in galleries in the southwest. Ron Himler has illustrated more than seventy-five children’s books.
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin (October 1, 1995)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689801174
- Grades: 1 - 5
- Ages: 6 - 10
- Lexile ® 860L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Awards and Honors
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- Author Photo (jpg): Ann Turner Photograph © Ann Turner(0.1 MB)
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