Day of Tears

by Julius Lester

Overview

Emma cares for Mr. Butler's daughters and has been promised that she will never be sold as a slave. When he breaks his promise and sells her on auction day, Emma runs away, gets married and eventually gains her freedom in Canada.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756982010
Publisher:	Perfection Learning Corporation
Publication date:	09/01/2007
Pages:	177
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Julius Lester turned to writing after spending time as a photographer, musician, and political activist in the 1960s. His more than forty books for adults and children have garnered many awards, including ALA Notable citations and a Coretta Scott King Honor. To Be a Slave was a Newbery Honor Book, and John Henry received a Boston Globe-Horn Book award and a Caldecott Honor.