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Julilly is taken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, and dreams of freedom. Then she hears about the possibility of escape and leaps at the chance, although the slave catchers and their dogs are never far behind. Ages: 9-11yrs.
Synopsis
There's a place the slaves been whisperin' around called Canada. The law don't allow no slavery there. They say you follow the North Star, and when you step onto this land you are free. Taken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all Julilly has left is the dream of freedom. But the slave catchers and their dogs will soon be after them.
