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A fine purchase to supplement middle grade collections where myth-inspired fantasy/adventure is popular.
A solid middle grade book with a few moments of uninspired writing that most will be able to overlook.
A good choice for savvy readers and book discussion groups; this title will invite comparisons to Cynthia Voigt's contemporary classic Homecoming.
Though the themes of racism, hate, and the danger of fear are desperately needed in conversations with the intended age group, this novel only scratches the surface.
Pair this lyrically written historical novel with the informational text Stolen into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man by Judith Fradin (National Geographic, 2013) or Northup's own Twelve Years a Slave.
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