Crossing Ebenezer Creek
Bloomsbury USA · Paperback · May 29, 2018
When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia.
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- Genres
- Civil War Era YA, African American YA, War & Military YA
- Published
- Bloomsbury USA, May 29, 2018
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When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth living and the possibility of true love.
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But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever. In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek. A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017, Young Adult
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| Civil War Era YA | 95% |
|---|---|
| African American YA | 49% |
| War & Military YA | 43% |
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Publisher categories
- YA Sibling Stories
- Civil War Era YA
- African American YA
- Authors
- Tonya Bolden
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA
- Published
- May 29, 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Sibling Stories