The Legend of Freedom Hill

Linda Jacobs Altman
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In California in the 1850s, an African-American girl teams up with a Jewish girl in a search for gold to save the black girl's mother from a slavecatcher. Through perseverance, the two friends find enough gold to buy the freedom of all the captured slaves. Using accurate details and lively language, this tale of love, bravery, and friendship evokes a colorful era. - Publicity and promotion in conjunction with Black History Month
Genres: Picture BooksHistorical FictionChildrensCulturalFictionFriendship
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