Twelve-year-old Callie Wilcomb and her family are slaves, and the Civil War gives them hope that freedom may be on the horizon. On May 23, 1861, the State of Virginia ratified their vote to secede from the Union. In Virginia, a window was opened where the laws of the land no longer applied. Because of the Contraband Law, slaves no longer had to be returned to their owners, granting them a measure of protection and safety. With the possibility of Callie and her family escaping their bonds forever, Callie is eager to learn and become educated and hopes to teach others one day. Through hardship and loss—with love and strong family ties—Callie proves that freedom is in her stars.
- ISBN10 1481459821
- ISBN13 9781481459822
- Publish Date 13 February 2018 (first published 14 February 2017)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Simon & Schuster
- Imprint Paula Wiseman Books
- Edition Reprint
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 208
- Language English