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Clotee is a slave in a Virginia plantation. To her, freedom is the greatest word in the world. In the slave quarters, people pray for freedom, or as they call it 'heaven'. But when will it come?
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This book was originally published as "A Picture of Freedom," and was part of the Dear America series, fictional diaries of young girls during American history. This book tells the story of a young slave girl who longs for freedom just before the Civil War.
The year is 1859. Clotee has lived all twelve years of her life as a slave on the Belmont Plantation in Virginia. Although she has known no life other than that of a slave, she has secretly learned how to read and write, and that ability gives her a glimpse of the world out there. To practice, she keeps a secret diary that she hides in a hollowed-out tree. An orphan most of her life, Clotee has managed to make the best of her circumstances, and writing is one of the few things that brings her any joy. When a tutor comes to the plantation to teach the master's young son, Clotee figures that he'll just be another prejudiced southerner. But he's an abolitionist that further expands Clotee's horizons, and he may be able to give her the one thing she longs for: freedom.
This was a wonderful book that brought to life the world of a young slave girl in the pre Civil War south. Clotee came alive and seemed like a real person with real hopes and dreams. I highly recommend this book to young readers with an interest in American history.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I'd just like to add that one of the main reasons for the air of authenticity that this book carries, is that it's a true story, compiled from interviews given by the real-life Clotee when she was an old, free, woman. This is not a work of fiction, and the dignity , courage and humility of Clotee shines through with every page.
Inspiring stuff.
Inspiring stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Taking the form of a diary and spanning just over a year, this book follows the life of a young slave girl working in the "Big House" on a farm in Virginia in 1859.
Life is hard for Clotee: Although only 12yrs old, she works from dawn til dusk, at the constant call of her mistress.
She learns to read while fanning her mistress's son, also 12yrs, during his lessons. Slaves are not permitted any education and she has to keep her learning secret for fear of severe punishment.
However, the wind of change is blowing and 200yrs of slavery is nearing its end. Clotee gets involved with the abolitionists, helping others to reach freedom in Canada.
As an adult reader, I find some young adult books a bit patronising, this, however was well written and very interesting.
Life is hard for Clotee: Although only 12yrs old, she works from dawn til dusk, at the constant call of her mistress.
She learns to read while fanning her mistress's son, also 12yrs, during his lessons. Slaves are not permitted any education and she has to keep her learning secret for fear of severe punishment.
However, the wind of change is blowing and 200yrs of slavery is nearing its end. Clotee gets involved with the abolitionists, helping others to reach freedom in Canada.
As an adult reader, I find some young adult books a bit patronising, this, however was well written and very interesting.
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Beware - childrens book!
I purchased this for my mum as she is extremely interested in this era of history. We had recently read and seen "The Help" so decided to look for other books on a similar... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. V. Overend
Amazing true story
One of the best books i've read in a while i could read it again and again
Published 20 months ago by Princess Zahra
A story that sticks.
I've just began studying the civil rights movement for my a level history course, which has involved at looking at slavery in America before its abolishment in 1865. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lelizabeth
What a load of repetative rubbish
all she does is complain get in trouble then complain and get in trouble i own the other 17 of this series and this has to be the worst i wish i had never bought it
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by AmeliaGW
My Story Slave Girl
Bought this book for my 10 year old daughter. She was totally engrossed by it, found it extremely sad in parts but highly educational.
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by Mrs. D. Nelson
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