| Ellen's Broom Contributor(s): Lyons, Kelly Starling (Author), Minter, Daniel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399250034 ISBN-13: 9780399250033 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2011047101 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Series: Coretta Scott King Honor - Illustrator Honor Title |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.8" W x 10.6" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Family |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 148129 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife. When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa's names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again. Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter's rich and eye-catching block print illustrations. |