Resenting having to assist his uncle with farm work rather than attend school in 1800, an orphaned Richard discovers how to stand up to his uncle and find a way to break free. Reprint. K. PW. SLJ. H. VY.
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Sent to live with his cruel uncle and bullying cousin in 1800, Richard helps his uncle's slaves flee to Canada, then engineers his own escape. Readers "will feel [Richard's] pain with him, as well as his joys," said PW. Ages 8-12.
- pain with him, as well as his joys," said PW. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- pain with him, as well as his joys," said PW. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8-An American history lesson on the conflicting attitudes and laws concerning slavery in 1800 is woven into this story of hardship, determination, and courage. Compelled to live with the domineering Lyman Peck, both Richard, Lyman's 12-year-old orphaned nephew, and Gee Gee, a slave girl, dream of "breaking free." Lonely, bitter, and ill-suited for rough, outdoor work on the New York farm, Richard is chided and humiliated by his callous uncle and his cousin, Dan. The boy finds a friend in his older cousin, Zeke, who offers quiet understanding, and in Gee Gee, who wants to be reunited with her mother, whom Lyman sold. Richard rebels against his uncle's bigotry, ignorance, and insensitivity, and teaches Gee Gee to read. When his abolitionist teacher plots to reunite the girl with her parents, Richard joins her. Descriptions are vivid, dialogue is realistic, and events unfold smoothly. Although characters seem stereotypically good or bad and the boy's escape is a bit too convenient, readers will sympathize with the injustices in Richard's life and times.
Gerry Larson, Chewning Middle School, Durham, NC
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Gerry Larson, Chewning Middle School, Durham, NC
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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