Ann Fights for Freedom, Nikki Shannon Smith
Ann Fights for Freedom, Nikki Shannon Smith
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Ann Fights for Freedom
An Underground Railroad Survival Story

Author: Nikki Shannon Smith

Narrator: Lisa Reneé Pitts

Unabridged: 1 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/27/2024

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Ann understands there is only one thing to be grateful for as a slave: having her family together. But when the master falls into debt, he plans to sell both Ann and her younger brother to two different owners. Ann is convinced her family must run away on the Underground Railroad. Will Ann's family survive the dangerous trip to their freedom in the North? This Girls Survive story is supported by a glossary, discussion questions, and nonfiction material on the Underground Railroad, making it a valuable resource for young readers.

About Nikki Shannon Smith

Nikki Shannon Smith is the author of numerous books, ranging from picture books to young adult. Her work includes the Azaleah Lane chapter book series and five titles in Capstone's multi-author historical fiction/adventure middle-grade series, Girls Survive. Nikki also wrote A Star Like Jesse Owens, a Smithsonian historical fiction title about the 1936 Olympics. Her other titles include Beautiful Colors and additional board books in the Brown Baby Parade series. She is passionate about the authentic representation of all children and writes stories depicting the history and struggles of Black people as well as "Black joy." She lives in Davis, California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susanne on January 25, 2019

(Reviewed for Multicultural Children's Book Day) Ann Fights for Freedom is part historical fiction, part adventure story. According to Smith in the back of the book, “When I wrote this story… I wanted to tell a realistic and accurate story, yet still write a book that children could enjoy. I also wan......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on December 08, 2019

Title: Ann Fights for Freedom Author: Nikki Shannon Smith Reading Level: 4 Book Level: 4 Summary: Ann is a slave girl growing up on a plantation, with the only remotely positive aspect of her life being her connection to family. Unfortunately, after her master needs to find some money, he decides to sel......more

Goodreads review by Morgan (youarethelibrarian) on February 27, 2022

I really wish they’d make these books longer. There needs to be an epilogue after the initial survival so we can see how the characters carry on! Ann is determined and strong, and dedicated to her family. She took charge of the situation when her mom wanted to turn back, and she led them to freedom.......more

Goodreads review by Annika on October 20, 2022

Fiona bor på ett gods i USA ihop med sin familj, mamma, pappa, Jakob och Lisa. Det är 1854 och de är slavar hos herr Adam. De får reda på att herr Adam saknar pengar och därför tänker sälja Fiona och hennes bror Jakob, till två olika godsägare. En familj ska vara tillsammans! Fionas familj bestämmer s......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on November 09, 2020

Growing up in the south before the Civil War as a slave is an unbearable life. But luckily, Ann is at least able to still live with both her mother, father, brother, and baby sisters. That all changes when they discover their master is planning on selling Ann and her little brother. So they decide t......more

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