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32 pp.
| Hyperion/Jump |
April, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7868-1857-0$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jerry Pinkney.
An elderly man tells his granddaughter the story of his escape from slavery and explains why his apple orchard is a symbol of the help he received from strangers. Pinkney's expansive illustrations effectively portray the dark days of slavery and contrast them to the sunny pink of the apple orchard and freedom. The book was inspired by a true story.