Running Out of Night

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Running Out of Night

A Childrenâ€™s Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month PickÂ

Fans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Donâ€™t Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the incredible journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away together and form a bond of friendship while seeking freedom.
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Every day is a misery for a nameless, motherless Southern girl who is treated cruelly by her pa and brothers. Her life changes forever when a runaway slave named Zenobia turns to her for help and shelter. Longing for her own freedom, the girl decides to run away, and she and Zenobia set off on a harrowing journey. Along the way, Zenobia names the girl Lark, after the bird, for her ability to mimic its song.
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Running by night, hiding by day, the girls are pursued by Larkâ€™s pa and brothers and by ruthless slave catchers. Brightwell, another runaway slave, joins them, and the three follow secret signs to a stop on the Underground Railroad. When the hideout is raided and Zenobia and Brightwell are captured, Lark sets out alone to rescue her friends.

A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the Year
An International Reading Association Best Chapter Book of the Year

"Lush, detailed, total-immersion storytelling."--Kirkus Reviews

"Distinguished byÂ lively descriptionsÂ and dialogue."--Publisher's Weekly

"A gripping historical novel . . . heart-stopping, heart-racing and eventually heart-easing.--Library Voice

"Powerful debut novel."--International Reading Association

"An essential read for those interested in American history."--San Louis Obispo Tribune

"A gritty, engrossing tale.--Slo Coast Journal

Country	USA
Author	Sharon Lovejoy
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780385744096
ISBN	0385744099
Label	Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Delacorte Books for Young Readers
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	304
PublicationDate	2014-11-11
Publisher	Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ReleaseDate	2014-11-11
Studio	Delacorte Books for Young Readers

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