Book details

The Journey of Little Charlie

Christopher Paul Curtis

Published in

2018

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Description

After his parents die and he is forced into a life unfitting of him, twelve-year-old Little Charlie agrees to accompany Cap'n Buck, a slave catcher, in pursuing fugitives who have escaped to Canada in the mid-1800s. But when faced with the true heart-wrenching realities of slavery, Little Charlie must decide if he can betray the people he's come to care for.

Age

8-12

Text complexity

proficient

Length

272 pages

Why to read

1. Explores the brutal realities of slavery and racial injustice.
2. Encourages empathy with the plight of fugitive slaves.
3. Reveals the hard decisions faced by a young boy regarding morality and duty.
4. Depicts the courage and resilience of people fighting for freedom.