- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: GP Putnam And Sons (Sep 22 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0399250301
- ISBN-13: 978-0399250309
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.9 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
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Product Description
The compelling story of three young orphans who must survive on their own during the Civil War.
It's near the end of the war, and rumors of emancipation are swirling. Eleven-year-old Luke decides to run away to freedom and join the Union Army. But he doesn't find the Yankee troops he was hoping for. Instead, he finds nine-year-old Daylily, lost in the woods after suffering an unspeakable tragedy. Her master set her free, but freedom so far has her scared and alone.
Also lost in the woods is seven-year-old Caswell, the son of a plantation owner. He was only trying to find his Mamadear after the Yankees burned their house with all their fine things. He wanted to be brave. But alone in the woods with two slave children, he quickly loses all his courage, and comes to greatly depend upon his new friends. In the chaos and violence that follows, the three unrelated children discover a bond in each other stronger than family.
A touching, beautifully written narrative, Black Angels is a riveting, special read.
About the Author
Linda Beatrice Brown lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is her first book for young readers.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children, Oct 3 2009
By Yana V. Rodgers "econkids.rutgers.edu" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Angels (Hardcover)
Three children, each with their own harrowing stories of pain and loss, find each other in the woods in the midst of Civil War terror. Luke, just eleven years old, is a run-away slave determined to head North in search of freedom. Daylily, two years younger, has just witnessed a brutal set of murders and is paralyzed with fear and shock. Little Caswell, the only white child in the group, lost his mother in the panic of an attack by Yankee soldiers and is desperately confused about where to go.
As the oldest and equipped with a gun, Luke quickly takes on the role of leader and caregiver as he guides the other two through the woods in search of food, water, and shelter. As they struggle to overcome incredible danger, sickness, and hunger, they learn to love and trust not only each other, but also two women who serendipitously take on guardian roles in their journey to freedom and safety.
Black Angels provides an eye-opening account of some of the traumatic aspects of slavery, the Civil War, and the post-war treatment of African Americans, as well as a story of how love and support help three children to navigate this trauma and grow stronger. Added to the mix are important lessons in economics related to scarcity, discrimination, and the institution of slavery. Some of the violent scenes make this book more appropriate for older children and young adults, who will undoubtedly walk away with a deeper understanding of the Civil War era and a stronger appreciation for social justice.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving, Memorable Civil War Story Highly Recommended, Sep 28 2009
By S. Jensen "Confirmed Bookworm" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Angels (Hardcover)
BLACK ANGELS is the beautifully-crafted story of three children - two escaped slaves and one lost white boy - on the run during the heart of the Civil War. Luke and Daylily seek freedom in the north while little Caswell just wants to find his "mamadear." With his home turned to ashes by the Rebs, Caswell's all alone - he has little choice but to tag along with the other children. Feeling responsible for his young charges, Luke leads them toward Harper's Ferry. It's a long journey, fraught with danger from soldiers, wild animals, starvation, fever, and so on. Each new adventure bonds the kids together until they've formed the strongest sort of family. Even in the enlightened North, black and white children can never be brothers and sisters - after all they've been through, will Luke, Daylily and Caswell see their family ripped apart? Will any of them find the kind of world in which they long to live, the kind where friendship and love matter more than skin color?
One of my favorite reads of the year, this is an unflinchingly honest, but tender story about courage, faith and friendship. It's engrossing, moving and memorable. I loved it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
UNIVERSAL AND AGELESS APPEAL, Nov 5 2009
By Gloria Karpinski - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Black Angels (Hardcover)
BLACK ANGELS is targeted for young people, but like all great literature, it's appeal is universal and ageless. As the children of this compelling novel bravely grapple with the consequences of senseless ware and racism, we realize how relevant their story is for our time. Luke, Daylilly and Caswell are presented to us with such moving depth and insight, we take them into a permanent place in our hearts as we have the children of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Following the challenging journey of these children, we are hooked from the first page to the last.
Just one warning: you will get so engaged you're likely to be sorry it ends and find yourself saying, "Please, Linda Brown, continue the story."
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