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    Addy: Finding Freedom

    Part of American Girl: Historical Character (TM): Addy

    Author Connie Porter
    Read by Shayna Small
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    On sale Aug 30, 2022 | 2 Hours and 43 Minutes | 9780593615096
    Grades 3-7
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    In this first book of her series, Addy Walker’s family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864.

    But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens—her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy’s new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?

    This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section about Addy’s world in 1864.
    Connie Porter grew up near Buffalo, New York, where the winters are long and hard. She and her sisters trudged through deep snow to borrow books from the bookmobile that came to the neighborhood twice a week. After the girls finished their homework at night, they crawled into their beds and read the books aloud to each other. Ms. Porter still loves to read books. Today, she lives in Pennsylvania with her daughter.
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    In this first book of her series, Addy Walker’s family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864.

    But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens—her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy’s new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?

    This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section about Addy’s world in 1864.

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    Connie Porter grew up near Buffalo, New York, where the winters are long and hard. She and her sisters trudged through deep snow to borrow books from the bookmobile that came to the neighborhood twice a week. After the girls finished their homework at night, they crawled into their beds and read the books aloud to each other. Ms. Porter still loves to read books. Today, she lives in Pennsylvania with her daughter.
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