Friends

by Gloria Whelan

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200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Gloria Whelan is the best-selling author of many novels for young readers, including Homeless Bird, winner of the National Book Award; Fruitlands: Louisa May Alcott Made Perfect; Angel on the Square and its companion, The Impossible Journey; Once on This Island, winner of the Great Lakes Book Award; Farewell to the Island; and Return to the Island. She lives with her husband, Joseph, in the woods of northern Michigan.

Reviews

[Brandalyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book aloud to my 10 year old girl and 8 year old boy. Here is their review.

"This book gets 5 out of 5 stars! It is based on true events. It is action-packed and the story takes place in a town that is near and dear to our hearts. The most favorite part was when all of the people of the town gathered up to defend the Crosswhite family. Another favorite part was the courthouse scene. We liked when the two girls kept writing to each other. I learned more information about slavery and how harsh it was. If I lived in that time period I would fight against slavery."

We highly recommend everyone read this book!