The Legend of Freedom Hill
- Subject
- Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lee & Low Books
- Size
- 21.6 cm × 25.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9781584301691
A fictional story set during the California Gold Rush, in which a girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother's freedom from a slave catcher.
In the 1850s, during the time of the California Gold Rush, Rosabel and Sophie become best friends because they are both outsiders. Rosabel is African American and Sophie is Jewish. Rosabel has freedom papers, but her mother, Miz Violet, is a runaway slave. They have escaped to California, where slavery is against the law. But Miz Violet is not completely safe. The Fugitive Slave Act allows runaway slaves to be captured and returned to their owners.
When a slave catcher shows up and takes Miz Violet away, it is up to Rosabel and Sophie to put their clever minds together and come up with a way to free Miz Violet once and for all.
Using lively language that evokes the West of Gold Rush days, Linda Jacobs Altman has crafted a heartwarming story of love, bravery, and friendship.
About the creators
Linda J. AltmanAuthor
Linda Jacobs Altman is the author of Amelia's Road, published by Lee & Low, and named a "Choices" selection by the Cooperative Children's Book Center. Altman, who lives in Clearlake, California, frequently writes for the educational market.
Cornelius Van WrightIllustrator
Cornelius Van Wright is an award-winning children's book illustrator, an author, and an art instructor. He has illustrated numerous picture books, many of which he co-illustrated with his wife, Ying-Hwa Hu. His work has appeared on Reading Rainbow and Storytime and has been exhibited in the Society of Illustrators. Cornelius's author-illustrated picture books have garnered praise from The Horn Book, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and many others. Cornelius lives with his wife in New York City. You can see more of his art at corneliusvanwright.com.
Ying-Hwa HuIllustrator
Ying-Hwa Hu and her husband Cornelius Van Wright have illustrated dozens of award-winning books. Their illustrations have been praised by Kirkus Reviews as "bright, detailed and dynamic, vividly depicting . . . characters' facial features and personalities." Hu, who was born in Taiwan, lives in New York City.
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What reviewers said
"Cultural and historical facts are smoothly integrated into the story, but the focus is squarely on the friendship... Children will identify with the spunky, resourceful girls and enjoy the expeditious resolution. With multicultural and historical themes, this original 'legend' will enhance social studies curricula, especially in California."
Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education
Children's Books of the Year - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
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