F Is for Freedom

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Summary: A book about freedom, friendship & the power of literacy
Review: A fabulous book for grades 3-6, about friendship, freedom, and the power of literacy. It will keep children's attention,and,at the same time,teach them so much! It takes place in 1850 at the time of the Underground Railroad and is about two 10-year-old girls who become fast friends when one of them hides in the other's house--a stop on the Underground Railroad. Amanda, the northerner, teaches Hannah, the runaway slave child, her first letters and Hannah teaches Amanda about the value of freedom and literacy. Suspenseful & moving, this book about freedom and how powerful you are when you can read and write, is especially timely now. A thoroughly enjoyable and valuable book for young readers (and adults, as well!).

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Summary: An early chapter book about literacy & friendship
Review: A gripping and emotional story that says a lot about the transcendant nature of friendship and the value and power of literacy. Set at the time of the Underground Railroad this is a great book for early chapter book readers, especially children in 3rd through 6th grade. It gives a real glimpse of the world of that time as seen through the eyes of a ten year old Northerner who discovers that her house is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Both poignant and full of suspense, this is a page turner with much to teach about the power of words and friendship.