Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue
by Lester, Julius
ALA Best Book for Young AdultsVOYA: The Perfect TensNCTE Notable Children's Books in the LanBooklist Editors' ChoiceALA Notable/Best BooksCoretta Scott King Award/HonorsAfricaHistorical Fiction
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AR Book Level
4.8
AR Points
4
Word Count
25,393
Interest Level
Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
86562 EN
About this book
Emma cares for Mr. Butlers' daughters and has been promised that she will never be sold as a slave. When he breaks his promise and sells her on auction day, Emma runs away, gets married and eventually gains her freedom in Canada.