Ellen's Broom
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Book Description
A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction
Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife.
When... More
Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife.
When... More
Book Information
Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 0399250034 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0399250033 |
Publication Date | 01/05/2012 |
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About Daniel Minter (Illustrator) : Daniel Minter is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Daniel Minter include The First Marathon: The Legend of Pheidippides, Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa S... more
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