Julius Lester
192 pgs
Hyperion Book CH (2007)
Subject Matter: slaves, slave auction, post civil war
A historical novel written in dialog and monologue. The biggest slave auction in the United States history is because Pierce Butler gambled all his money and must pay off his debts. He sells most of his slaves, including Emma, who had taken care of his children until this point in time. He had promised that she would not be sold, but when more money was offered for her services than could have been expected, he broke down and was greedy. Emma was sold to a woman from Kentucky, married and ran away to Canada. The story line jumps between what was present day and what is the future with the main characters reflecting on their actions and why they did what they did.
Review: Interesting because the amounts that the slaves were sold for are included
Now You Know: Slaves are people too!
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