Thursday, November 21, 2013

Suezann Pascoe: Children's Literature Review: Topic #4


Title: Solomon

Author: Marilyn Bishop Shaw

Age of Reader: 9 years old and up

Why you chose this book: I chose this book because I have always been interested in learning more about slavery.

Plot Summary:

This story takes place in the wilderness of Florida.  A family newly free from slavery builds a homestead where they face many challenges along the way.  Solomon Freeman is an eleven year old boy who confronts a new world and does his best to be successful.

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