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Addy's surprise : A Christmas story

by: Porter, Connie Rose, 1959-; Rosales, Melodye, ill

Publication date: 1993

Topics: African Americans, African Americans, Christmas, Mothers and daughters

Publisher: Middleton, WI : Pleasant Co.

Collection: inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; delawarecountydistrictlibrary; americana

Contributor: Internet Archive

Language: English

"Ages 7 and up"--Cover p. [4]

Addy and her mother forgo their Christmas plans to help the newly freed slaves arriving in Philadelphia during the Civil War. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! During the holiday season, Addy and Momma are generous with their meager savings and thrilled by a wonderful surprise