After the Civil War ends in 1865, Addy desperately hopes that her family will be reunited in freedom in Philadelphia, but the future may hold both happiness and heartache.

"Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens -- her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head out on their own. Although the road to freedom is difficult, Addy's new life brings new friends, school, and even the opportunity to help others. But when will her family be reunited?"--

Provides step-by-step instructions for making miniature crafts from items found around the house and includes a place to display the handicrafts on a fold-out in back of book.

Instructions for crafts projects popular in the 1860s

Addy and her parents are together in Philadelphia, but Addy misses her brother and sister and her Auntie Lula and Uncle Solomon and wants desperately for her family to be reunited.