One More Valley, One More Hill: The Story of Aunt Clara Brown

by Linda Lowery and Linda Lowery Keep

Book Overview

Author Linda Lowery chronicles the extraordinarybut little-knownlife of black pioneer Aunt Clara Brown. Aunt Clara bought herself out of slavery, crossed the country on foot to reach the frontier, became a wealthy entrepreneur, aided other freed slaves, and eventually tracked down her lost daughter, sold away from Clara 47 years before. An inspiring piece of American history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375810927
• ISBN13: 9780375810923
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

aunt clara brown

A great story of hardships and overcoming. She offers us a life of great values and christian love. A must read for any middle schooler. she emulates a steadfast goal and playin the hand she was dealt without complaining, just playing the game of life within the playbook of her day. She left her mark in the people that knew her and those she helped.

A story you will never forget!

This woman's life is an example for us all about how to fulfill our dreams through hard work and determination. She let nothing stand in the way of what she wanted, and she had major obstacles to overcome. Every young person -- and adult -- will be inspired by Clara Brown's simple, but incredible, life -- a life that I'm sure many a slave was forced to endure in this country.

An Amazing Story of Compassion and Determination

This is the little known story of an extraordinarily brave and determined woman that influenced the lives of many people. Against all odds, Clara Brown bought her freedom out of slavery, successfully established herself in the west, and assisted other ex-slaves in the same difficult journey. The life of Clara Brown, told by Linda Lowery, proves to be an amazing story of heroism and compassion. I highly recommend sharing this story with your children, as it is beautifully written and historically important.

Inspirational and Excellent!

From Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks to George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman, there are scores of African-Americans who were and are genuinely heroes. However, after reading this tale, I can't think of a single individual who possessed the drive, determination and sheer guts of Clara Brown. Lowery has uncovered a slice of both American and African-American history that's exciting and inspirational. My young daughter loved this book, as did I, and the author's fluid writing style really keeps the tale tantalizing and emotionally moving. Black or white, young or old, I highly recommend this book. Though largely unknown today, Clara Brown's life story is one that really should be told, and Lowery's book is an excellent introduction to this amazing woman.