Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 2.4
Lexile Measure®: 610L
DRA: Not Available
Guided Reading: Not Available
Genre
- Historical Fiction
Theme/Subject
- Civil War Period and Reconstruction
- Family Life
- African American
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About This Book
2013 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookEllen 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. But now all former slaves can register as lawful husband and wife. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important, too. Full color.
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