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Feb 07, 2020
An unlikely friendship forms between Amari (newly captured into slave captivity), and indentured servant Polly as they fight for survival and the opportunity for freedom. Relying only on each other, they vow to create a new history for…
Mar 06, 2019c189121197132 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book when I was in high school (about 8 years ago) and I never got to finish it. All these years this book was in the back of my mind until I finally was able to get a chance to finish reading it. I really enjoyed this story…
Mar 28, 2018
Amari’s life was once perfect. Engaged to warrior of her village whom she loved, cared by her loving parents and optimist little brother, belonged to a respectable village, she had it all, until one tragic moment. Her village was invaded…
Apr 13, 2016
I read this book last year ,it was so touching and shows so much high-emotion.The characters are so realistic. This a book would love those all around the world to read because they are missing out on a piece of reality
Mar 29, 2015larsonc04 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent book. Easy read. Good character development. Quite similar to Book of Negros, which i thought to be an excellent book. Sad and heartbreaking, and yet full of hope. Speaks to the human spirit. Highly recommended.
Jan 18, 2015lindore123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is such an amazing book. It'll make you laugh and cry as you experience the struggles of the main characters. It teaches you a lot about the powerful lesson of slavery. Highly recommend this book.
Jul 06, 2013
very good easy read. finished in one day. highly recomend this story!
KimberlyG_96
May 29, 2013KimberlyG_96 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was so fantastic! I loved it so much and i recommend it.
Jan 24, 2013
This was a really great read! I read it in three days (due to other responsibilities)! When I was reading I did not want to put the book down. Parents, you should definitely allow your children to read this book. It shows that it was way…
Sep 21, 2012indigo_elephant_55 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This novel is really amazing. At first you think that slaves' lives were bad, but after you finish this book, you realize there was more to their life. The women were forced to serve their masters in the day, and raped by them at night.…
Aug 21, 2012friendofbob rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So hard to not feel so many emotions rush through you. I loved it. Wonderfully told.
Jul 10, 2012virgogirl73 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a great book. Of course a hard to read at times, but greatly told. Sharon Draper did a good job in keeping the reader interested at all times, couldn't put the book down.
B3autifullLanny
Jul 05, 2012B3autifullLanny rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books. It actually made me shed tears. It was the first book id ever read about slavery that was so deep and intense. I even sent the author an email regarding it and she replied back! * i got to meet her :D* i plan to…
JINGNA_1
Jun 14, 2012JINGNA_1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
great book.just a little disgusting...... I had to read it last summer.
Jun 13, 2012Maroon_Cobra_3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book because it seemed so real unlike some books, Sharon Draper did a great job.
JasmineAurora
Feb 18, 2012JasmineAurora rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really love Sharon Draper and she didn't let me down with this one. I cried so much and I became soo emotional. I felt what she felt. It's a must read.
Feb 07, 2012xxBookLoverxx rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best books I've ever read. I don't think I've ever cried so much over such a novel. I definitely recommend this book to anyone ready for an emotional read. Amazing!
Dec 01, 2011cupkakes rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this is a sad book. i almost cried in some parts. this book expresses the hardships slaves had. weather slavery interests you or not you should read this book!!!! <3 its a GREAT book!!