Interest Level
Grades 4 - 7
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 6.5
Lexile Measure®: 700L
DRA: 50
Guided Reading: T
Genre
- Historical Fiction
Theme/Subject
- African American History
- Civil War Period and Reconstruction
- American Civil War
- Slavery, Underground Railroad, Abolition
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- African American
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About This Book
Obi had never forgotten the sounds of his mother's screams on the day he was sold away from her. When the Civil War began, Obi knew it was time to run — or be sold again. If he was caught, he'd be killed...or worse. But if he stayed, he might never know freedom.About the Authors or Illustrators
Joyce Hansen is inspired by and writes for her students. Her works include The Captive and Women of Hope.
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