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emiged's review
4.0
As part of the American Girls collection, Addy's story is, of course, fiction; however, the information in the book (outside of the snippets of Addy's story that are shared) is factual. What's different about this book as opposed to the other juvenile lit Civil War books I've read is that it's from the perspective of African Americans, both slaves and freedmen, and so looks more closely at some disturbing and shameful aspects of the time period. It's done at an age appropriate level, but it's still one to make sure you either read with your child or discuss together afterwards. It also focuses more on the culture and society of the time period rather than the battles and military movements. Lots and lots of pictures, photos, reproductions of period posters and illustrations, including some unique ones I haven't seen in other books: quilts and other beautiful pieces of art created by slaves, cut-aways showing the layout of different homes, etc.
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