Sugar

by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Book Overview

From bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a tale of a strong, spirited young girl who rises beyond her circumstances and inspires others to work toward a brighter future.

Ten-year-old Sugar lives on the River Road sugar plantation along the banks of the Mississippi. Slavery is over, but laboring in the fields all day doesn't make her feel very free. Thankfully, Sugar has a knack for finding her own fun, especially...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316043060
• ISBN13: 9780316043069
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grade 3