Susannahs parents died and she had to move in with her uncle. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens. Steal away to freedom by jennifer armstrong fictiondb. In 1855 two thirteenyearold girls, one white and one black, run away from a southern farm and make the difficult journey north to freedom, living to recount their story fortyone. Forty years after susannah, the ward of a slave owner, helps bethlehem, a slave girl, escape to freedom. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Buy a cheap copy of steal away book by jennifer armstrong. The book was missing pages 55 to 86, but the pages were perfectly bound together, so it must have been printed that way.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Steal away by jennifer armstrong 19930901 jennifer armstrong on. Books by jennifer armstrong author of shipwreck at the. She used to live in vermont which was a free state of slaves. Buy steal away by jennifer armstrong online at alibris. Steal away novel, orchard books new york, ny, 1992. Steal away is a historical fiction book by the author jennifer armstrong.
Jennifer armstrong has 83 books on goodreads with 57892 ratings. Steal away by jennifer armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steal away i really did like this book but it was very confusing. This book is about an orphan girl named susannah and a slave named bethlehem. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Buy steal away book online at low prices in india steal. I expected more adventure and bonding between beth and susannah i couldnt quite understand if they were true friends or mere acquaintances who went through a trying experience. Alternating between 1855 when slavery was grimly legal and the present of 1896, steal away presents readers with a literary device known shared narratives, so that each girl very has the. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Buy steal away book online at best prices in india on.
Despite the gulf between them, the two girls work together and forge a bond that lasts even after they go their separate ways, one to a comfortable life in vermont, the other to a teaching career in toronto. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Source for information on armstrong, jennifer 1961. Steal away by jennifer armstrong collection of suggested classroom activities. Jennifer armstrong books like johnny tremain, the witch of blackbird pond, and island of the blue dolphins inspired jennifer armstrong to write historical fiction. My account my purchases advanced search browse collections rare books. This book is hard to put down, for jennifer armstrong weaves a compelling story of interracial friendshipsa tale within a tale which spans 3 generations. More childrens more young adult more by jennifer armstrong. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to. Learn more about the author at this site that features biographical information and a book list. The only thing that keeps them going is the promise of a new life. Jennifer armstrong, christina moore, barbara caruso, lynne thigpen, recorded books. Jennifer armstrong childrens literature knowledge network. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included.
It jumped back and fourth from place to place a lot and i often got confused. Click to read more about steal away by jennifer armstrong. In this subtle, powerful novel, susannah, a teenage orphan reluctantly transplanted from vermont to virginia, and. Listen to steal away audiobook by jennifer armstrong. The extraordinary true story of shackleton and the endurance, and the american story. So if i had to rate this book from one to ten i would give it a seven. Steal away by jennifer armstrong 1992, hardcover for. I also didnt really enjoy it because it was kind of dull and nothing exciting really happened. The concept of going back and forth from the past to the present was interesting and different, but couldnt save this book.
Written by jennifer armstrong, audiobook narrated by christina moore, barbara caruso, lynne thigpen. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Steal away, audio by jennifer armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steal away by jennifer armstrong 1993, paperback for. What is the themes from the book steal away and by jennifer armstrong. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Barbara caruso, lynne thigpen, christina moore bookmark added at 0. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.