Dahl Taylor
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Publications
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin. Includes information about the life of African Americans in Philadelphia in the 1860s and a recipe for letter cookies.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publications
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In 1866, eleven-year-old Addy and her family gather in Cape Island, later known as Cape May, New Jersey, where she encounters an impoverished white girl who treats her badly.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Co. Publication
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Addy's new life in Philadelphia in the late 1860s continues to hold surprises, as she competes in a kite festival and her teacher recommends her for the Institute for Colored Youth. Includes informational pages about the Institute for Colored Youth and how to make a kite.
Author
Publisher
Pleasant Company Publications
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Though her parents "jumped the broom" to get married when they were slaves, now that they are living free in Philadelphia after the Civil War they plan to have a church wedding and Addy works to complete a special quilt to give them as a wedding gift.