Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harbouring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away - but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences.How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical...Read more
Sis Goose is a beloved member of Luli's family, despite the fact that she was born a slave. But the family is harbouring a terrible secret. And when Union soldiers arrive on their Texas plantation to announce that slaves have been declared free for nearly two years, Sis Goose is horrified to learn that the people she called family have lied to her for so long. She runs away - but her newly found freedom has tragic consequences.How could the state of Texas keep the news of the Emancipation Proclamation from reaching slaves? In this riveting Great Episodes historical drama, Ann Rinaldi sheds light on the events that led to the creation of Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom that continues today.
- ISBN10 1299892582
- ISBN13 9781299892583
- Publish Date 1 January 2009 (first published 1 May 2007)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 June 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Harcourt Brace and Company
- Format eBook
- Language English
