Passenger on the Pearl

Through Emily Edmonson's journey from enslaved person to teacher at a school for African American young women, Winifred Conkling illuminates the daily lives of enslaved people, the often-changing laws affecting them, and the high cost of a failed escape. "Clearly written, well-documented, and chock full of maps, sidebars, and reproductions of photographs and engravings, the fascinating volume covers a lot of history in a short space. Conkling uses the tools of a novelist to immerse readers in Emily's experiences. A fine and harrowing true story." — Kirkus Reviews "Covers information about slavery that is often not found in other volumes . . . Conkling's work is intricate and detailed . . . A strong and well-sourced resource." — School Library Journal "Edmondson's life story is compelling and inspiring. It provides the perfect hook for readers into the horrors of slavery." — VOYA "Conkling is a fine narrator . . . Readers familiar with the trials of Solomon Northup will find this equally involving." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A Junior Library Guild Selection Read more