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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009
The Listeners
A young slave listens for whispers of freedom and hope in the night.
40 pages· 1,245 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Summary: Ella May, a young slave on a plantation, spends her days picking cotton and her nights eavesdropping outside her master's house. She and her friends listen for news that could change their lives—who will be sold, who will stay, and the elusive promise of freedom. As whispers of liberation reach their ears, Ella May dares to dream of a future beyond the fields. Will the children's secret listening lead them to freedom, or will their hopes be dashed by the harsh realities of their world?
