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Nightjohn
Nightjohn
On the Waller plantation, simply knowing the alphabet is considered a dangerous crime. Twelve-year-old Sarny's harsh life as an enslaved girl becomes even more perilous when a new man named Nightjohn arrives. His body bears the heavy scars of violence, yet he returns from freedom in the North for one specific reason. He wants to teach others how to read. You will hold your breath as Sarny risks everything, including severe physical punishment, to learn the power of words. Set in the 1850s, this incredibly tense and meticulously researched story exposes the grim realities of American slavery. It is a brilliant, emotional testament to the courage of those who fought for knowledge and dignity in the darkest of times.
13-18 Years
114 Pages
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