Stiles, Martha Bennett Sailing to Freedom
256 pgs. Henry Holt and
Co, 2012. $10.19. (Rating: G)
Ray wants
nothing more than to go to sea with his father. But instead his dad gives him a
monkey, Allie, and goes to sea without him. Ray ends up getting his wish
anyway, sailing with his Uncle Thad’s crew. When Ray finds out that the ship is
carrying a stowaway, he wants to help but knows they are all in danger. In the
meantime a young slave boy named Ogun and his mother are escaping by land,
trying to find freedom. The two stories eventually meet up in a wonderful way.
This book has a
very authentic historical fiction feel, including complex language. At time I
had a hard time following Ogun’s story part of the time because of this. So I
think that might make this book a better read for older elementary students. I
loved the character of Allie the monkey, she made the story as far as I am
concerned! Not a pirate story, but will appeal to those students interested in
that genre.
ELEMENTARY–ADISABLE
Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate & Author.
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