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ajay913's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
After the American Civil War ended, many Black people found that they could not live int he former slave states, even though they were free. And although I had heard about the great migration of blacks during World War II, to get better jobs in the North, I had not heard of a mass exodus just after the Civil War, though that would make sense.
This would be a good story to read along the Little House in the Prairie books, as this is a different view of the settling of the prairie, and the another group of pioneers.
Some things were predictable, such as when Hattie's father pisses off a white man, his blacksmith shop is set ablaze.
The story is well researched, and I enjoyed the story of Hattie and the Exodusters, as they were called.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
This would be a good story to read along the Little House in the Prairie books, as this is a different view of the settling of the prairie, and the another group of pioneers.
Some things were predictable, such as when Hattie's father pisses off a white man, his blacksmith shop is set ablaze.
The story is well researched, and I enjoyed the story of Hattie and the Exodusters, as they were called.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
beammey's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I'm a homeschool teacher and this is one of those books that could be so essential to classrooms to get children educated about something that is still very real to events happening today, and is so, so important for them to learn. This book was easy to read, but still gripping. I found myself gasping out loud a few times as I rooted so hard for the protagonist and her family. This is a book that has to be read. This is a part of American history that needs to be taught and known by more people. I would recommend this book. 5 out of 5 stars.
camillalice's review against another edition
5.0
I read a lot about pioneers and the settlement in the American West. But believe it or not, I had never heard of the Exodusters, not once. So in this respect "Journey to a Promised Land" was a very interesting read. I liked the historical note at the end that expanded on the topic of the Exodusters. It made me want to read more about it.
It's also an excellent Middle Grade book. You can tell the author is a skilled writer. It's well written, with the right amount of character and situation building, and it's perfectly paced. The illustrations are also beautiful.
I would have been delighted to read such a book when I was in Middle Grade, but I also really enjoyed it now as as adult.
Disclaimer - I received a free digital copy courtesy of Jolly Fish Press / North Star Editions through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It's also an excellent Middle Grade book. You can tell the author is a skilled writer. It's well written, with the right amount of character and situation building, and it's perfectly paced. The illustrations are also beautiful.
I would have been delighted to read such a book when I was in Middle Grade, but I also really enjoyed it now as as adult.
Disclaimer - I received a free digital copy courtesy of Jolly Fish Press / North Star Editions through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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