Ellen's Broom

Lyons, Kelly Starling

ISBN 10: 0399250034 / ISBN 13: 9780399250033

Edité par G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2012

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0399250034I4N10

Synopsis :

A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction

Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife.

When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa's names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again.

Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter's rich and eye-catching block print illustrations.

À propos de l'auteur: Kelly Starling Lyons (www.kellystarlinglyons.com) lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Daniel Minter (www.danielminter.com) lives in Portland, Maine.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Ellen's Broom
Éditeur : G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Hardcover
Illustrateur : Daniel Minter
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket