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Day of Tears
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Day of Tears (2005) (edit title/settings)

A Novel in Dialogue

by Julius Lester (Author) (edit contributors)

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On March 2 and 3, 1859, the largest auction of slaves in American history took place in Savannah, Georgia. More than 400 slaves were sold. On the first day of the auction, the skies darkened and torrential rain began falling. The rain continued throughout the two days, stopping only when the... read more

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It was a good book!

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  • Emma: 12 years old at the beginning of the book. Heroine. Most of the story is told from her point of view.
  • Joe: Slave boy.
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  • “God knows and I know: You done wrong this day and Satan is going to put you on the fire like you was pork ribs at a barbecue.”
    Mattie

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It's been three days since we've seen the sun.

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  1. Julius Lester (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0786804904
Page Count: 92

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