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Books with title Under the Freedom Tree

  • Under the Tree

    Elizabeth Madox Roberts

    eBook
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  • Under the Freedom Tree

    Susan VanHecke, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Recorded Books

    Audiobook (Recorded Books, March 28, 2014)
    Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War - seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America". One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South - beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak.
  • Under the Foster Freak Tree

    Kelley Hicken, King and Castle Publishing, LLC

    Audiobook (King and Castle Publishing, LLC, Nov. 18, 2019)
    When 15-year-old Sefina Nafo is kicked out of her latest foster home, she gets separated from her little brothers. Now, she’s the only brown kid in her new foster family as she navigates grief from her dad’s death, her mom’s addictions, and the school bully labeling her "Foster Freak". With the court date looming, Sefina comes up with a plan to reunite with her mom and brothers before it's too late. The biggest challenge is trying not to fall in love with her new foster family. As her relationship with foster mom Jen blossoms, Sefina must decide what “family” really means.
  • Under the Freedom Tree

    Susan VanHecke, London Ladd

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, Dec. 3, 2019)
    Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War—seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America." One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South—beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak.
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  • Under the Freedom Tree

    Susan VanHecke, London Ladd

    eBook (Charlesbridge, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War—seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America." One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South—beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak.
  • Under the Freedom Tree

    Susan VanHecke, London Ladd

    Hardcover (Charlesbridge, Jan. 7, 2014)
    Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War--seen by some historians as the "beginning of the end of slavery in America." One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South--beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak.* As seen in and recommended by USA Today* Junior Library Guild Selection * Reading Rainbow Digital Library Selection* Children's Book Center/National Council for the Social Sciences Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People* AudioFile Earphones Award winner
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  • Under the Tree

    Alan Pendleton

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 2, 2018)
    When Mallory leaves her backyard to follow a mysterious butterfly, her journey takes her into the hollows of an enchanted tree. Ruled by the enigmatic Fawn, it is a place so marvelous that she just might choose to stay forever.
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  • Under the Foster Freak Tree

    Kelley Hicken

    Paperback (King and Castle Publishing LLC, Sept. 21, 2018)
    When fifteen-year-old Sefina Nafo is kicked out of her latest foster home, she gets separated from her little brothers. Now, she’s the only brown kid in her new foster family as she navigates grief from her dad’s death, her mom’s addictions, and the school bully labeling her Foster Freak. With the court date looming, Sefina comes up with a plan to reunite with her mom and brothers before it's too late. The biggest challenge is trying not to fall in love with her new foster family. As her relationship with foster mom Jen blossoms, Sefina must decide what “family” really means.
  • Under the Foster Freak Tree

    Kelley Hicken

    eBook (King and Castle Publishing LLC, Sept. 24, 2018)
    When fifteen-year-old Sefina Nafo is kicked out of her latest foster home, she gets separated from her little brothers. Now, she’s the only brown kid in her new foster family as she navigates grief from her dad’s death, her mom’s addictions, and the school bully labeling her Foster Freak. With the court date looming, Sefina comes up with a plan to reunite with her mom and brothers before it's too late. The biggest challenge is trying not to fall in love with her new foster family. As her relationship with foster mom Jen blossoms, Sefina must decide what “family” really means.
  • Under The Tree

    Tonya D Woods

    Paperback (Hadassah's Crown LLC, June 6, 2018)
    Have you considered what's under your tree? Under the Tree is a children's book based on a collection of experiences from the author's youth, and it inspires young readers to consider the importance of nature. They will learn that nature can enhance creativity, play, friendships and relaxation. To aid parents and teachers, coloring, drawing and other fun, engaging activities are included, and this early reader, for ages 3-6, can be used as a springboard to informally teach prepositions or the relation between objects. The large print is ideal for early readers, the elderly and the visually-impaired.
  • Under the Trees

    Ashley Maker

    language (Ashley Maker, March 20, 2016)
    Desperate to prevent an abusive arranged marriage, Princess Araya flees to a neighboring kingdom, only to land at the mercy of the impulsive Crown Prince Thoredmund, who provides refuge in a secluded forest and teaches her survival skills. Her surprise at the unexpected hold the prince has on her heart mirrors his shock at falling for the one girl he can't have.As the young couple's feelings for each other grow, the fragile alliance between the two kingdoms threatens to break apart. With a vengeful duke and an enraged king fast on their trail, Thor and Araya must decide how much they're willing to risk for love.Even if staying together means starting a war.
  • The Freedom Tree

    James Watson

    eBook (, Jan. 3, 2012)
    The Freedom Tree is a novel for Young Adults set in the Spanish Civil War. The year is 1936. The rise of fascism has plunged Spain into savage conflict. Ever since his father died fighting for the Republicans in Spain, Will has felt drawn to their cause; but when he tries to join up as a volunteer in the International Brigade he is told he is too young.So Will travels to London where he meets a group of young men committed to the Republican cause. Together they embark on a perilous journey through France in a van they call Pegasus, carrying smuggled guns and ammunition. They narrowly escape the clutches of the French authorities and finally reach the Spanish border.Will and his comrades are soon in combat, first in the freezing, rat-infested trenches of the Aragon front, then in defence of supply routes vital to the failing Republican cause at Jarama. Will meets Molly, a volunteer nurse. They are captured by Moroccan troops serving under General Franco. Together they seize a chance to escape north, reaching Guernica, a small market town as yet untouched by war. Yet Guernica’s symbolic significance is far greater than its physical size, for it is the home of the Freedom Tree, a sacred oak under whose branches the liberties of the people of the Basque country are sworn and reaffirmed. It is market day, April 1937. The townsfolk are going about their quiet business as usual…until there comes the sound of approaching aircraft: German Heinkel-51s, followed by Junker-52s, fighter planes and bombers, about to launch history’s first blitzkrieg on a defenceless population.