Which Way Freedom? (Obi and Easter Trilogy) [Paperback]

Joyce Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Obi and Easter Trilogy

Obi had never forgotten the sounds of his mother's screams on the day he was sold away from her. Making plans to run away to find her was a secret game he played with friend Buka, an old African who lived at the edge of the farm.

When the Civil War began, Obi knew it was time to run -- or be sold again. If he was caught, he'd be killed...or worse. But if he stayed, he might never know freedom.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9 Obi, a young slave in the Civil War period, cherishes dreams of escape. When he confides his plans to Easter, another slave, she insists that he take her with him, as well as five-year-old Jason. A twist of fate enables Obi and Easter to escape, but without Jason. When they are recaptured by Confederate soldiers, a growing rift develops between Obi and Easter, who can not forget their abandonment of Jason. Obi makes plans for another daring escape, but this time he fears Easter will not come with him. In spite of its deceptively short length, Which Way Freedom? covers a good deal of ground. The historical detail never overwhelms but seems to grow naturally from the story. There is sufficient action to sustain readers' interest, but it is in the book's characterization that the chief strength lies. Obi is a sympathetic but fallible young man, often at odds with others and himself over the importance of freedom and loyalty. Obi's relationships with those close to him are subtly depicted; indeed at times in an almost too understated fashion. A sensitive, thought-provoking historical novel. Ruth Reutter, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Ohio
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Review

"A sensitive, thought-provoking novel" -- -- School Library Journal

"A stirring Adventure!" -- -- Voice of Youth Advocates

"A strong historical novel" -- -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (February 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380714086
• ISBN-13: 978-0380714087
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #604,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Which Way Freedom" review, February 17, 2002

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Caryl J. Mcgowan (Meadville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Which Way Freedom? (Obi and Easter Trilogy) (Paperback)

I have read this book before, and I am sure I will read it again. This is a very good book about the hardships of slavery. A slave that works all day in the tabacco fields decides to run away and he joins the Union soldiers as a colored Yankee. I highly recommend this book for readers who would like to learn about the Civil War or people who are looking for a good read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book., October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Which Way Freedom? (Obi and Easter Trilogy) (Paperback)

I think this is a great book because it really has emotion in it. It took me some time to finish it from cover to cover, but it is very entertaining in an emotional way.It has some brave and smart chracters in it. I think that this book is for young people so they can learn about slavery with out the studying and the hard work from the teachers. I recommend that you read it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I like this book because it told a lot about the Civil War., October 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Which Way Freedom? (Obi and Easter Trilogy) (Paperback)

I am a 7th grader, I am 12 years old. The book that I read was "Which Way Freedom". This book was about a slave that was in the civil war and trying to get away from his master. This was a very good book and it kept me excited at all times. I recomend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about the civil war and can read at about a 5th grade reading level.