Books by Kelly Starling Lyons
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English
review 1: This book was about a young girl teaching he tradition of her ancestors. Ellen would always see the broom resting above the hearth was special. There was an announcement in church that marriages of former slaves will be registered, Ellen hears why this is so important. Her mama ...
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English
review 1: Set during the Civil War, this is a beautiful story of Hope and her family. Hope's family are each slaves on a Southern plantation and her father has run away to join the Union soldiers. Before he left, he gave Hope a beautiful conch shell which she treasures. Papa says its son...