
Book #6 in the American Girl: Addy series
A girl searches for family, facing joy and sorrow in a divided city.
In Philadelphia, Addy eagerly awaits a family reunion, but joy is shadowed by unexpected sorrow. As she prepares for a pivotal reading at the Emancipation Celebration, doubts about freedom's promise haunt her. Can love and courage keep her family united despite the challenges? Discover Addy's journey through hope, heartache, and the quest for true freedom.
Addy has begun to give up hope of ever having her family together. Then she gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon are on their way to Philadelphia. Addy searches the city for them, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration, she begins to doubt the words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart.
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