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Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Matthew is an African American boy who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens. But there's a problem. Matthew has asthma, which makes it hard for him to run. When his journalist father is assigned to cover the 1936 Olympics in Germany, Matthew jumps at the chance to tag along. Will Owens's amazing Olympic victories inspire Matthew in his own chosen career? Find out in this historical fiction series created in partnership...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
104 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
In 1854 in Eastern Maryland twelve-year-old Ann is a slave, grateful that her family is still all together; but when their master, in need of money, decides to sell Ann and her younger brother, their parents decide to take the dangerous step of running away north to freedom--a journey filled with danger, especially since they are not sure how to find the first station on the Underground Railroad.