Promises to the Dead by Mary Downing Hahn (from the SciFan database of Fantasy & SF novels, anthologies, collections)


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	Promises to the Dead, by Mary Downing Hahn


	Novel, first publication in January 2000 , latest edition in January 2002


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	A promise made to the dead is a promise kept.... All Jesse Sherman seeks in the Maryland woods is a big turtle for his uncle Philemon's dinner. Instead, he finds the slave boy Perry and his mother, Lydia -- a young woman nearly ready to give birth. Lydia asks Jesse to see Perry safely to freedom, and when tragedy strikes, Jesse's bound to make good on his word -- even if it means risking both his and Perry's lives. Soon the authorities are on the lookout for Jesse and Perry. The boys must be extra careful; not even Jesse's white skin will protect them. Courage, determination, wits -- and a promise -- will have to see them through.


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	Orphans Slavery - Slaves - Servitude War Young Reader - Books for Children (9 to 12)



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