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History comes alive in this well researched and entertaining story of Janie, a newly freed slave girl, who is caught up in the whirlwind of post Civil War change. When freedom comes to Rubyhill Plantation, Janie and the other ex-slaves find themselves in uncharted waters. Uneducated, hungry, and fearful, they face an uncertain future.

Five of the young people, including Janie, find the courage to head north in search of employment opportunities and a new life. Outfitted with only their few earthly possessions and faith in God and each other, they must make adult decisions and face unknown hardships along the way.

Can they learn to trust God's provision for them and the unexpected kindness of strangers? Together the 'Rubyhill five' experience the triumphs and tragedies of their newly found freedom and clearly demonstrate the resiliency of the human spirit.

This is a palatable way to serve up a slice of American History with characters so believable that readers, both young and old, will easily get caught up in the story.

Related Authors

• Callie Smith Grant

Related Books

• Janie's Freedom (Trade Paper)