Addy: Finding Freedom
Narrator: Shayna Small
Imprint: Listening Library
Grades: Grades 3-7
Ages: 8-12 years
Release Date: August 30, 2022
2 Hours and 43 Minutes
List Price: $34
ISBN: 9780593615102
Categories:
Juvenile Fiction - Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877), Juvenile Fiction - People & Places - United States - African American & Black, Juvenile Fiction - Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
In this first book of her series, Addy Walker’s family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864.
But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens—her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy’s new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?
This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section about Addy’s world in 1864.
But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens—her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy’s new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?
This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section about Addy’s world in 1864.