Book details
Set Me Free (Gold) (Show Me a Sign, Book 2)
Description
A riveting standalone companion to the Schneider Family Book Award winner, Show Me a Sign by Deaf author and librarian, Ann Clare LeZotte. "Instantly captivating...will keep readers hooked until the very end...A simultaneously touching and gripping adventure." - Kirkus Reviews"Full of adventure and twists...a gripping tale of historical fiction." - Booklist"Mary seems set to become a true hero-adventurer, an almost larger-than-life sleuth, teacher, and woman of action; and while the story's subject matter is serious in its engagement with history's ills, LeZotte conveys a sense of real enjoyment in having Mary disrupt...the prejudices and expectations of the status quo." - The Horn BookThree years after being kidnapped as a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment to determine the cause of her deafness, Mary Lambert has grown weary of domestic life on Martha's Vineyard, and...
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
275 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Reason 1: Engaging continuation of the story from the first book, providing deeper insights into the characters and plot.
- Reason 2: Explores important themes such as deaf culture, community, and identity, offering readers a unique perspective.
- Reason 3: The author's authentic representation of the characters and setting enriches the reading experience.
- Reason 4: Positive reviews and recommendations from readers and critics alike suggest it's a compelling read.