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Almost to Freedom.

Almost to Freedom. Large format hardcover - 2003

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

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  • Hardcover
  • Signed

Sally, a tattered rag doll, tells the story of a young girl and her parents as they escape from slavery and start the dangerous journey along the Underground Railroad to a place called Freedom. Full color.

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Minneapolis, New York: Carolrhoda Books, 2003. Large format hardcover. Fine/Dust Jacket condition fine. Illustrations by Colin Bootman. Lindy and her doll Sally escape from slavery with Lindy's mother on the Underground Railroad. Signed by the artist on the title page. Coretta Scott King Award. Reinforced binding, children's picture book for ages 6-10. Slight crinkle to jacket cover.
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  • Title Almost to Freedom.
  • Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
  • Illustrator Illustrations by Colin Bootman
  • Binding Large format hardcover
  • Edition Later Printing.
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Carolrhoda Books, Minneapolis, New York
  • Date 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 9378
  • ISBN 9781575053424 / 157505342X
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.4 x 11.2 x 0.4 in (23.88 x 28.45 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 09 years
  • Grade levels K - 4
  • Reading level 530
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Civil War
  • Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Slavery
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002009206
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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  • Booklist, 09/15/2003, Page 247
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 03/01/2004, Page 290
  • Ebony, 02/01/2005, Page 28
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2003, Page 54
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 08/01/2003, Page 1021
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/27/2003, Page 69
  • School Library Journal, 12/01/2003, Page 122