Lottie's Courage: A Contraband Slave's Story

by Phyllis Hall Haislip

Book Overview

Ten year old Lottie is sold away from her mother at a slave auction in Williamsburg, Virginia. Bought by the evil slave trader Nephus Slye, Lottie travels south tied to other slaves. The uncertainty... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572493119
• ISBN13: 9781572493117
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: White Mane Publishing Company
• Length: 201 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6

Customer Reviews

An Entertaining Read!

From cover to cover, Lottie's adventures are numerous and serve to make her story exciting and her character multi-dimensional. In Lottie's search for her family, her rightful position in free society, and even an understanding of herself, she remains engaging and relatable. Her struggles and triumphs set the moral and emotional tone of the story, and the setting of Civil War Virginia impeccably places it within its historical context. The reader thus not only witnesses Lottie's endeavors, but also receives a glimpse of the larger historical events influencing her world. Factual and fun, Lottie's Courage is a most entertaining read!

Jamie's Review on Lottie's Courage

Lottie's Courage was an intriguing book with many exciting, as well as touching scenes about two runaway slaves and their adventures. Though fictional, it contained a lot of real information about the Civil War which I didn't know very much about. Even though it was sad in parts (it almost made me cry), that was part of what made it so good. Though the whole book was terrific, I would have to say my favorite scene was when a balloon came down and saved Lottie and Weza from the terrorizing dogs that captured slaves. It's hard to believe that someone can do such outstanding writing. Exellent Job!

Lottie charms and inspires!

Lottie's Courage is an inspiring story of a young girl's journey to find her freedom, her family and herself. A smooth blend of accurate historical details, drama and moral issues swirls about this emerging heroine. And she is such a charmer! Clear period illustrations and a glossary add another dimension and make this book useful as a classroom resource. An exciting story, but not overwhelming for the young reader...welldrawn, memorable characters...intriguing plot based on actual fact!

Lottie charms and inspires!

Lottie's courage is an inspiring story of a young girl's journey to find her freedom, her family and herself. A blend of accurate historical detail, drama and moral issues swirl about this emerging heroine. And she is such a charmer! Clear period illustrations and a glossary add another dimension and make this book useful as a classroom resource. An exciting story, but not overwhelming for the young reader...welldrawn, memorable characters...intriguing plot based on actual fact!

Lottie is a winner

I love Lottie. This is a wonderful book. The characters are charming and believable. The story compels the reader forward. It is a page turner, for sure. I didn't know a lot of the history that provides the setting. I never knew that slaves were considered contraband because they were property of the enemy and could be legitimately taken to help the war effort! Lottie conveys the history without having it distract from the story or intrude into the lives of the characters. Lottie, Weza and their friends have real spirit. This is a readers' story...honest, worthy, loving. Bravo.