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Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. But she doesn't know how special until it's announced that all former slaves living as husband and wife can now legally have their unions recognized. During slavery, Ellen's parents could only marry using the very broom that was now mounted on their wall. They jumped over it and into a new life together.
This affecting family story--a rare Reconstruction tale--is brought to life by...