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Running Out of Night

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A Children’s Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month Pick 

Fans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Don’t Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the improbable journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together and form a bond of friendship whilst looking for freedom.
 
Every day is a misery for a nameless, motherless Southern girl who is treated cruelly by her pa and brothers. Her life changes perpetually when a runaway slave named Zenobia turns to her for assist and shelter. Eager for her own freedom, the girl comes to a decision to run away, and she and Zenobia set off on a harrowing journey. Along the way, Zenobia names the girl Lark, after the bird, for her ability to mimic its song.
 
Running by night, hiding by day, the girls are pursued by Lark’s pa and brothers and by ruthless slave catchers. Brightwell, any other runaway slave, joins them, and the three follow secret signs to a stop on the Underground Railroad. When the hideout is raided and Zenobia and Brightwell are captured, Lark sets out on my own to rescue her friends.

A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the Year
An International Reading Association Best Chapter Book of the Year
A Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award Master List Selection
A Great Stone Face Book Award Nominee
A New Mexico’s Land of Enchantment Book Award Selection
A Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards Selection

Lush, detailed, total-immersion storytelling.”–Kirkus Reviews

“Distinguished by lively descriptions and dialogue.”–Publisher’s Weekly

“A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and ultimately heart-easing.–Library Voice

Powerful debut novel.”–International Reading Association

“An essential read for those interested in American history.”–San Louis Obispo Tribune

“A gritty, engrossing tale.–Slo Coast Journal

From the Hardcover edition.


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