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Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

By Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James Ransome

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Jul 10, 1995 | ISBN 9780679874720 | 3-7 years

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Sep 25, 2018 | ISBN 9780679823117 | 3-7 years

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Mar 25, 2015 | ISBN 9780307793416 | 3-7 years

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    About Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

    An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King Award winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.

    Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom—not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad, she has a flash of inspiration. Using scraps of cloth from her work in the Big House and scraps of information gathered from other slaves, she fashions a map that the master would never even recognize. . . .

    From the award-winning author-illustrator team of Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome, this fictional tale of the Underground Railroad continues to inspire young readers 25 years after its original publication.

    “Inspiring.” —The New York Times

    “A triumph of the human spirit.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    About Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

    An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.

    Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom–not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad, she has a flash of inspiration. Using scraps of cloth from her work in the Big House and scraps of information gathered from other slaves, she fashions a map that the master would never even recognize. . . .

    From the award-winning author-illustrator team of Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome, this fictional tale of the Underground Railroad continues to inspire young readers 25 years after its original publication.

    “Inspiring.” —The New York Times

    “A triumph of the human spirit.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    About Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt

    An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King Award winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.

    Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom—not just for herself, but for her family and friends. When she overhears a conversation about the Underground Railroad, she has a flash of inspiration. Using scraps of cloth from her work in the Big House and scraps of information gathered from other slaves, she fashions a map that the master would never even recognize. . . .

    From the award-winning author-illustrator team of Deborah Hopkinson and James Ransome, this fictional tale of the Underground Railroad continues to inspire young readers 25 years after its original publication.

    “Inspiring.” —The New York Times

    “A triumph of the human spirit.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

    About James Ransome

    Born in North Carolina, James Ransome is a graduate of the Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. While still a student at Pratt, James was one of twelve finalists out of two thousand selected to… More about James Ransome

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

    About James Ransome

    Born in North Carolina, James Ransome is a graduate of the Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. While still a student at Pratt, James was one of twelve finalists out of two thousand selected to… More about James Ransome

    About Deborah Hopkinson

    Deborah Hopkinson is the author of award-winning books for children and teens including Sky Boys, The Great Trouble, A Bandit’s Tale, and A Letter to My Teacher. She visits schools across the country and lives in Oregon.

    About James Ransome

    Born in North Carolina, James Ransome is a graduate of the Pratt Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration. While still a student at Pratt, James was one of twelve finalists out of two thousand selected to… More about James Ransome

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jul 10, 1995 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780679874720

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 25, 2018 | 40 Pages | 8-1/2 x 10-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780679823117

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Mar 25, 2015 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780307793416
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    Praise

    "A particularly effective way to introduce the subject to younger children, adding a trenchant immediacy to their understanding of a difficult but important chapter in the country’s past."–(starred) Horn Book.

    "This first-rate book is a triumph of the heart."–(starred) Publishers Weekly.

    “Straightforward and inspiring . . . vivid and textured paintings support the words well.” –The New York Times

    Awards

    IRA Children’s Book Award for Younger Readers WINNER 1994

    Kentucky Bluegrass Master List WINNER 1995

    Reading Rainbow Review Books WINNER 1993

    Texas Bluebonnet Master List WINNER 1995

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