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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Desc
60 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the spring of 1865, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend and chooses a birthday for herself as she and her parents try to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia despite the racial prejudice they encounter throughout the city. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they...
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
42 pages : color illustrations ; 15 cm.
Language
English
Description
After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin. Includes information about the life of African Americans in Philadelphia in the 1860s and a recipe for letter cookies.
Author
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
Though her parents "jumped the broom" to get married when they were slaves, now that they are living free in Philadelphia after the Civil War they plan to have a church wedding and Addy works to complete a special quilt to give them as a wedding gift.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
6 sound discs (6 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Meet Addy Walker, a courageous nine-year-old girl growing up during the Civil War. When her poppa dna brother are sold to another plantation, Addy and her mother take the terrible risk of escaping to freedom in the North. To get away safely, they must leave Addy's baby sister behind in the slave quarters--her cries could cost them their freedom. As Addy and Momma slowly build a new life in Philadelphia and struggle to bring their family together again,...
13) Finding freedom
Author
Series
American girl BeForever. Addy, 1864 volume 1
American girls collection
Addy classic volume 1
American girl BeForever. Addy 1864 volume 1
American girls collection
Addy classic volume 1
American girl BeForever. Addy 1864 volume 1
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
161 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
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?
Author
Series
American girl BeForever. Addy, 1864 volume 2
American girls collection
Addy classic volume 2
American girl BeForever. Addy 1864 volume 2
American girls collection
Addy classic volume 2
American girl BeForever. Addy 1864 volume 2
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
150 pages ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Having Poppa home fills Addy's heart with happiness, and moving to a boarding house brings a new special friend-- one who encourages Addy to always stay hopeful for the future. Then Addy enjoys the victory of having her idea chosen for a fair fundraiser, where a friendship is born, and the answer to a riddle brings a wonderful surprise. But will the rest of Addy's family be reunited before the New Year?
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