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Freedom's Price

By Michaela Maccoll and Rosemary Nichols

By Michaela Maccoll and Rosemary Nichols

By Michaela Maccoll and Rosemary Nichols

By Michaela Maccoll and Rosemary Nichols

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Part of Hidden Histories

Hardcover $17.95

Oct 06, 2015 | ISBN 9781620916247 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $10.99

Oct 06, 2015 | ISBN 9781629794327 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Freedom’s Price

    Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books
    Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
    Grateful American Prize – Honorable Mention
    Missouri State Teachers Association Recommended Books

    Dred Scott’s daughter learns what it means to pay the price for freedom in this compelling middle-grade historical fiction novel.

    Eleven year old Eliza Scott has a lot to live for. Eliza and her family will soon be free. She is learning to read and write at a secret school. And she has a new friend she can share her dreams with. But when Eliza is confronted by vicious slave catchers, the spread of cholera, and a devastating fire, she is forced to come to terms with what it really takes to be on her own. Will she ever be able to fulfill her childhood dreams?

    Michaela MacColl and Rosemary Nichols delve deep into the history of the Dred Scott decision and pre–Civil War America to tell Eliza Scott’s riveting coming-of-age story. Freedom’s Price is the second in the Hidden Histories series about children and little-known events in American history.

    About Freedom’s Price

    Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books
    Paterson Prize for Books for Young People
    Grateful American Prize – Honorable Mention
    Missouri State Teachers Association Recommended Books

    Dred Scott’s daughter learns what it means to pay the price for freedom in this compelling middle-grade historical fiction novel.

    Eleven year old Eliza Scott has a lot to live for. Eliza and her family will soon be free. She is learning to read and write at a secret school. And she has a new friend she can share her dreams with. But when Eliza is confronted by vicious slave catchers, the spread of cholera, and a devastating fire, she is forced to come to terms with what it really takes to be on her own. Will she ever be able to fulfill her childhood dreams?

    Michaela MacColl and Rosemary Nichols delve deep into the history of the Dred Scott decision and pre–Civil War America to tell Eliza Scott’s riveting coming-of-age story. Freedom’s Price is the second in the Hidden Histories series about children and little-known events in American history.

    About Michaela Maccoll

    Michaela MacColl has published several historical fiction novels. Prisoners in the Palace received a starred review from School Library Journal… More about Michaela Maccoll

    About Rosemary Nichols

    Rosemary Nichols has loved history all her life, especially the history of ordinary people. She has two history degrees from… More about Rosemary Nichols

    About Michaela Maccoll

    Michaela MacColl has published several historical fiction novels. Prisoners in the Palace received a starred review from School Library Journal… More about Michaela Maccoll

    About Rosemary Nichols

    Rosemary Nichols has loved history all her life, especially the history of ordinary people. She has two history degrees from… More about Rosemary Nichols

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Hardcover | $17.95
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Oct 06, 2015 | 288 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781620916247

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Calkins Creek
    Oct 06, 2015 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781629794327
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    Praise

    “History comes alive in this imagining of the life of Eliza Scott, one of the daughters of Dred Scott, the slave at the center of a landmark case in American history…. Not much is known about the real-life Eliza, but these authors’ depict her as brave, headstrong, and intelligent…. this book is a compelling and exciting narrative as well as a window into a possible history…. A great choice to support school curriculum.” — School Library Journal

    “MacColl and Nichols paint a vivid picture of slavery’s brutal yoke… (e)xpect a savvy, energetic fighter in Eliza, and suspenseful plotting in this fine piece of historical fiction from the Hidden Histories series.” – Booklist

    Awards

    Patterson Fiction Prize HONOR

    Kansas State Reading Circle Award AWARD

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