Synopses & Reviews
Told from the perspective of a tattered rag doll named Sally, "Almost to Freedom follows a young slave girl and her parents as they escape from slavery and start the dangerous journey along the Underground Railroad to a place called Freedom. Lindy and Sally are best friends--wherever Lindy goes, so does Sally. They eat together, sleep together, and they even pick cotton together. So, when Lindy and her momma run away one night, Sally goes too. At the first stop, Sally and Lindy are hiding in the basement when slave catchers approach. Lindy and her parents must escape quickly. In the rush Sally is left behind. Days pass and Sally waits patiently in the dark for Lindy to return. Then, one day, the door opens, and Sally is once again swept into loving arms. At once heart-wrenching and uplifting, "Almost to Freedom is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages long after it has been read.
Synopsis
Sally, a tattered rag doll, tells the story of a young girl and her parents as they escape from slavery and start the dangerous journey along the Underground Railroad to a place called Freedom. Lindy and Sally are best friends--wherever Lindy goes, so does Sally. They eat together, sleep together, and they even pick cotton together. So, when Lindy and her mama run away one night, Sally goes too. At their first stop, Sally and Lindy are hiding in the basement when slave catchers approach. Lindy and her parents must escape quickly. In the rush Sally is left behind, will she be found? Stunning paintings capture the drama and emotion of this unforgettable story.
Synopsis
Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends - wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. They eat together, sleep together, and even pick cotton together. So, on the night Lindy and her mama run away in search of freedom, Sally goes too. This young girl's rag doll vividly narrates her enslaved family's courageous escape through the Underground Railroad. At once heart-wrenching and uplifting, this story about friendship and the strength of the human spirit will touch the lives of all readers long after the journey has ended.