Freedom for Addy American Girl, Tonya Leslie
Freedom for Addy American Girl, Tonya Leslie
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Freedom for Addy (American Girl)

Author: Tonya Leslie

Narrator: Shayna Small

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/07/2022


Synopsis

American Girl® Addy™ fights for freedom during the Civil War in this audiobook that takes place in 1864!

Addy Walker escapes a Southern plantation during the turbulent Civil War. Meet Addy as she and her mother make a daring journey from slavery to freedom in 1864. Addy's story is sure to engage young girls as they learn what it was like to be a girl during the Civil War in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. 

Introduced in 1986, American Girl's flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.

About The Author

Tonya Leslie is a writer who splits her time living between two different islands. Caye Caulker in Belize, Central America and New York City. When she isn't writing children's books she can be found working with school districts around issues of equity. Her favorite thing to do on any of her island homes is watch the sunset. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bea

Not bad though I think children this age can handle a little more detail about slavery than was given. It ended on a hopeful note and Addy and her family were not fetishized.......more

Goodreads review by Liberty

This is cute. A nice simplified version of Addie's books. With cute illustrations and a poster in the back.......more

Goodreads review by Pinky

Addy finds her way to freedom with her Momma.......more

Despite the simple text, clear and engaging storyline, and hopeful ending, the book still gets across the hardships of slavery, travel on the Underground Railroad, and family separation0.......more