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Almost to Freedom

Almost to Freedom

Published in
2003
4.31
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Description

Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends - wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. They eat together, sleep together, and even pick cotton together. So, on the night Lindy and her mama run away in search of freedom, Sally goes too. This young girl's rag doll vividly narrates her enslaved family's courageous escape through the Underground Railroad. At once heart-wrenching and uplifting, this story about friendship and the strength of the human spirit will touch the lives of all readers long after the journey has ended.
Age
5-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging historical narrative
  • Inspiring story of courage
  • Insight into the Underground Railroad
  • Strong themes of friendship and freedom