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Highlights
- Johnny made a promise to his father, who was wounded fighting for the South.
- Black-Eyed Susan Award (Grades 6-9) 1997 4th Winner
- 12 Years
- 6.8" x 4.1" Paperback
- 256 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
Johnny promised his father, wounded while fighting for the South, that he would take care of the family and not run off to fight. When there's a request to take his mules and wagon on a bold mission to supply the Rebel troops, Johnny can't resist. Then he's captured by Cush, a runaway slave. Johnny doesn't like taking orders from a black, but he has no choice. He's heading for prison camp wondering what will become of his family and himself.Book Synopsis
Johnny made a promise to his father, who was wounded fighting for the South. He promised to take care of the family and not run off to fight. Without Pa, Johnny's family can barely scrape by. But when there's an offer to take his mules and wagon on a bold mission to supply the Rebel troops, Johnny can't resist. Then he's captured by a Yankee--Cush, a runaway slave. Johnny doesn't like taking orders from a black. But he's got no choice. He's bound for prison camp, tormented by his broken promise and wondering what will become of his family and himself.Dimensions (Overall): 6.8 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Sub-Genre: Historical
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
Theme: United States
Format: Paperback
Author: James Lincoln Collier
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 1996
TCIN: 1002698589
UPC: 9780440219835
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-0047
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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