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Dudley, David L.
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Slavery is over in late-nineteenth-century Georgia, but freedom is elusive for Cy Williams. Kidnapped and sent to labor on a chain gang, he's fettered physically and mentally. After his father comes to visit, all Cy can think about is escaping, no matter what the cost. Vividly set in an often overlooked historical period, the story has a grittiness well suited to its subject.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(4)
YA
Growing up in Georgia during World War II, fifteen-year-old Caleb, who is African American, struggles to find his way. Working at a white-owned restaurant, he meets a German POW imprisoned nearby. Their ensuing friendship is idealized, but Caleb's inner battles over family and loyalty are compelling.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
2 reviews
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