Today's book 05/31/2015

• Lovejoy, Sharon. RUNNING OUT OF NIGHT

  Lovejoy, Sharon. RUNNING OUT OF NIGHT New York : Delacorte, 2014 IL 3-6, RL 5.2 ISBN 0385744099 Her mama died in childbirth when she was born, and her pa and older brothers didn’t think enough of her to give her a name. They simply called her “Girl”. She grew up in fear of them, suffering their unspeakable abuse and serving as their slave, guarded by two vicious bloodhounds. The day Zenobia knocked at her door, Girl’s life began to change. Zenobia was a runaway slave, whose family had all been separated and sold away to cruel plantation owners. The two girls, of disparate color and background, forged an unlikely bond of friendship. Zenobia gave her a new name: Lark, because she sang like a bird. Together, they made their escape by night, using just their wits and a great deal of courage. They endured many hair-raising close calls, even as they received assistance from some Quaker families on the Underground Railroad. Did they successfully elude their pursuers and make it to freedom? A gritty, well-told historical novel, filled with high adventure. (Booktalk by the NH Great Stone Face Committee)

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