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Gr 7–10—The opening line: "I know that I'm with God," sets the tone for this Civil War novel. Readers first meet 13-year-old Samuel, slung across a mule with a bag tied over his head. Sold into slavery by the priest who housed and educated orphaned "colored boys," Samuel was punished for something he didn't do, foreshadowing the further injustices to come. The first-person narrative fleshes out the character of Friday (his slave name), while the compelling style keeps readers turning pages. Sustained by his faith...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

During the Civil War, twelve-year-old Samuel is sold into slavery by the head of his orphanage home. Faking illiteracy to survive, S...Log In or Sign Up to Read More