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Wesley, Gloria Ann

Abigail's Wish

32 pp. | Nimbus | January, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-77108-439-0 $22.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-77108-440-6
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Richard Rudnicki. Set in post–Revolutionary War Nova Scotia, this slight, rather garishly illustrated picture book focuses on ten-year-old Abigail, whose patience is rewarded when she receives her heart's desire: a new dress. The story is of interest for its portrayal of life in Birchtown, a black Canadian colony; unfortunately, there are no sources, notes, or further information about the settlement.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

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