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Caleb's Choice (Puffin Novel) Paperback - 1998
by Wisler, G. Clifton
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In 1858 Texas, people are violently divided over a law that makes it a crime to help runaway slaves. When an escaped slave saves Caleb's life, he must decide if he can break the law and risk his life to repay the debt.
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- Title Caleb's Choice (Puffin Novel)
- Author Wisler, G. Clifton
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 160
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books
- Date 1998-05-01
- Bookseller's Inventory # 0140382569-3-28888628
- ISBN 9780140382563 / 0140382569
- Weight 0.29 lbs (0.13 kg)
- Dimensions 7.72 x 5.11 x 0.43 in (19.61 x 12.98 x 1.09 cm)
- Ages 08 to 12 years
- Grade levels 3 - 7
- Reading level 750
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Geographic Orientation: Texas
- Library of Congress subjects Fugitive slaves, Slavery
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
In 1858 Texas, people are violently divided over a law that makes it a crime to help runaway slaves. Caleb isn?t sure how he feels. When an escaped slave saves his life, Caleb knows he has a debt to repay. But should he break the law and risk his life to help two slaves escape? ?Fast paced and filled with details that illuminate a less well-known escape route than the Underground Railroad.? -- School Library Journal G. Clifton Wisler is the author of many books of historical fiction for young adults, including Mr. Lincoln?s Drummer and Jericho?s Journey (both Lodestar and Puffin). He lives in Plano, Texas.
From the publisher
First line
If it had not been for Aunt Alma's teacups and my cousin Pierre's eye, I might never have come to Collin County at all.