![]() ![]() ![]() Loosely based on a little-mined but important piece of history, this is an inspiring and deeply empowering story of survival, love, and courage. ![]() In this new, free society made up of escaped slaves and some born-free children, Homer cautiously embraces a set of spirited friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he hatches a plan to return to Southerland plantation, overcome his own cautious nature, and free his mother from enslavement. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the recesses of the swamp. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. After an entire young life of enslavement, twelve-year-old Homer escapes Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, leaving his beloved mother behind. Freewater Amina Luqman-Dawson 4.23 1,862 ratings384 reviews Want to read Kindle 9.99 Rate this book A middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. She has a BA in Political Science from Vassar College and a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Bo is quickly caught up in a razzle-dazzle of goings-on, which include a wild battle for a missing map, the mystery of the tattooed head, and a daring search for the legendary Pegleg Smith gold mine. ![]() "Where's your horns and your mangy tail?" Enemies at first sight, they find themselves under the same roof in a ghost town presided over by cantankerous Charlie Martinka, a former cowboy movie star turned prospector. "You one of them ornery Gamages?" she asks. The name sounds to Bo like a mosquito in the air, about to attack. About his own age, Madeleine wears big sunglasses and calls herself Mzzz Mad. Nevertheless, to escape a foster home, newly orphaned Bo Gamage steps off the bus in the California desert to meet his distant cousin Madeleine, a genuine on-the-hoof Martinka. 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Walmsley, 1958 Through the deep woods, the slanting sunlightĬasts motley patterns on the jade-green mosses. The slanting sun at evening penetrates the deep woodsĪnd shines reflected on the blue lichens.Ĥ Chang Yin-nan & Lewis C. The rays of the sunset pierce slanting the forest,Īnd in their reflection green mosses appear.Ģ Witter Bynner & Kiang Kang-hu, 1929 There seems to be no one on the empty mountain.ģ Soame Jenyns, 1944 An empty hill, and no one in sight Fletcher, 1919 So Lone seem the hills there is no one in sight there. Maybe you can tell us what you have got from this poem after reading all 13 translations?ġ W.J.B. We all know it is hard to translate poems but why not give it a try? We collected some of the English translations for you to better understand the in-depth meaning of this poem. Lu Zhai is one of his most known poems and also most translated into English and other languages. Many of his poems are preserved, and twenty-nine were included in the highly influential 18th-century anthology Three Hundred Tang Poems. He was one of the most famous men of arts and letters of his time. Wang Wei ( Chinese: 王維 699–759) was a Chinese poet, musician, painter, and politician during the Tang dynasty. Thirteen Translations of Lu Zhai, a poem by Wang Wei ![]() ![]() ![]() Owen’s debut is a passionate blend of adventure and intrigue wrapped around strong worldbuilding and a unique magic system. Pursued throughout hostile territory and gradually stripped of allies and resources, Fie must learn to trust her newfound companions while mastering her Crow-given ability to channel magic through the bones and teeth of the deceased. But when a pair of corpses turns out to be nobility on the run, Fie and her crew are drawn into a desperate scheme that pits them against a host of enemies. 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I know kind of weird-Baz graduates from Watford at the top of his class, all thanks to Penelope who decided not to return for her last term at Watford and Agatha runs off to California, attempting to get as far away from magic as she possibly can. Rowell’s Wayward Son tells the story of what happens to the hero after the battle has been fought and the war has been won. ![]() Last year, fans of the novel were left with a void in their hearts after finishing Carry On, but now that void, which can only be filled by more Simon and Baz interactions, can be filled… but not in the way audiences may expect. ![]() ![]() Carry On received stellar reviews from audiences some even claimed it to be comparable to the Harry Potter series. A year after Rainbow Rowell released her much beloved novel Carry On, the first book in the Simon Snow series, the second in the series, Wayward Son, has been published. ![]() ![]() ![]() We’ll also look at all to know about Harmony in one application. 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This is a #YA series, set in Montana around a group of teenagers and their connections to animal spirits revered by the Native Americans. The Burning (Spirit Warriors #3) by D.E.L. I chose burning as my link to my third book. Hildegard is regarded as Germany’s first physician this book takes place in the twelfth century. Book two of the Hildegard of Bingen series. ![]() My next link goes from Goblet of Fire, to The Column Of Burning Spices by P.K. I’m sure I don’t need to tell readers about Harry Potter! I chose fire as my link to my first book. (I have not read this, but I have read my six books). The starting point this month is The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper, a true crime novel. Hosted by Kate from Books Are My Favourite And Best The idea is to start at the same book as other readers, then find themes that link six books, and see where you end up! ![]() ![]() ![]() After browsing the web looking for another series to dig into I discovered Glen Cook’s Black Company books. When I finished up A Dance with Dragons, I was looking to branch out further into the genre and see what else was on offer. ![]() When I got hooked on Game of Thrones and subsequently read the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, I got my first big introduction to fantasy literature and I loved it. They are kind of vague, but if you haven’t read the series they might be worth skipping.) I did however mention some spoilers when talking about my favorites in the bullet points. (This review of Glen Cook’s Black Company series is spoiler-free so I could share why I enjoy it so much with my friends and readers and not spoil anything on the off-chance it motivates any of them to give it a try. ![]() By Matthew Thompson (This post features cover art for the series by Raymond Swanland. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Oh, and she is also now the boss of the two co-founders of the company (Awkward!). These experiences might not seem bad at all, but in Silicon Valley, she doesn’t look like a great fit. 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