This story is based on a real person,nine-year-old Magulu, who is captured in Africa and sold into slavery in New England. Her life is followed until she, as an adult, becomes a teacher in her beloved homeland.
2016-2017 Crown Award
Reading Level: 5.3
Published by Candlewick
Copyright February 24, 2015
ISBN# 978-0763650384 (PB, HB)