Library's review
Simple, beautiful pencil and paper illustrations pull the reader into a powerful and mysterious wordless story. During the Civil War, a young girl becomes aware of someone hiding in her family’s barn. Author’s Note.
Genres
Publication
Scholastic Press (2012), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
In this wordless picture book, a young Southern farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding behind the corn crib in the barn and decides to help him.
Awards
Parents' Choice Book Award (2012)
Cardinal Cup (Winner — Younger Readers — 2013)
Florida Book Award (Gold Medal — Children's Literature — 2012)
Horace Mann Upstanders Award (Winner — 2013)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2016)
The White Ravens (2013)
Skipping Stones Honor Award (2013)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2015)
CCBC Choices (2013)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Nine to Twelve — 2013)
Notable Children's Book (2013)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Fiction for Younger Readers — 2012)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 11.19 x 10 inches
ISBN
0545399971 / 9780545399975
UPC
884930592008
DDC/MDS
| 205 |
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