Crossing Ebenezer Creek
When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever.
In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.
Target age group 13 and up
In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.
Target age group 13 and up
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2History
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AwardsCoretta Scott King Award - Honor
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AuthorBolden, Tonya
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Lexile Level680 HL
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AR Level4.6
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Publication Date5/30/2017
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Pages240
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Dimensions0.9 H x 8.4 L x 5.8 W
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Case Qty36