Day of Tears
Emma has taken care of the Butler children since Sarah and Frances's mother, Fanny, left. Emma wants to raise the girls to have good hearts, as a rift over slavery has ripped the Butler household apart. Now, to pay off debts, Pierce Butler wants to cash in his slave "assets", possibly including Emma.
Genre
Award winners
Historical Fiction
Mulitcultural
Historical Fiction
Mulitcultural
Age
High School
Middle School
Middle School
Discussion Materials
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