Dust from Old Bones
Author Sandra Forrester, acclaimed for bringing to life little-known aspects of American history, weaves an engrossing tale about a girl of mixed race in nineteenth-century New Orleans. Simone Racine wants only to be like her cousin Claire-Marie, with beautiful ball gowns and a white gentleman in her future who will be her "protector." But as Simone grows from being a self-centered girl to a courageous young woman, she decides to take a tremendous risk, she helps her aunt's slaves escape. This is historical fiction that will captivate young readers.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688162029
ISBN13:9780688162023
Release Date:August 1999
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.7" x 8.5"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
shana
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I read this book and thought it was wonderful literature. This book exposed living in the 1830's. I really enjoyed how the writer expressed in detail making it possible to place oneself in that state of being. If you haven't read this book I recommened that you read it!
A great book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Simone is thirteen. She is part European, part African, and lucky to be living free, since the place is New Orleans in the 1830s. Her aunt's slaves are not so fortunate. And when she decides to help them escape, she risks her own life. This book was written in the form of Simone's diary. It was a very good book.
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