Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
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Priscilla and the Hollyhocks

Written by Ann Broyles & illustrated by Anna Alter
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32
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Jan 8, 2019
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Priscilla is only four years old when her mother is sold to another master. All Priscilla has to remember her mother by are the hollyhocks she planted by the cow pond. At age ten, Priscilla is sold to a Cherokee family and continues her life as a slave. She keeps hope for a better life alive by planting hollyhocks wherever she goes. At last, her forced march along the Trail of Tears brings a chance encounter that leads to her freedom. Includes an author’s note with more details about this fascinating true story as well as instructions for making hollyhock dolls.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781570916762
    Publication Date
    January 8, 2019
    Publisher
    Charlesbridge
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years

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