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Walter, Mildred Pitts

Alec's Primer

32 pp. | Vermont | November, 2004 | Trade ISBN 0-916718-20-4 $15.95
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Larry Johnson. In this Civil War-era story based on actual people and events, slave Alec Turner's hard work, perseverance, and willingness to fight for his dream help him reach freedom in Vermont. Stiff illustrations provide a sense of history as they accurately convey the characters' emotions. A detailed author's note includes a photograph of Turner and lends continuity to the story.
Reviewer: Christina Dorr

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