All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration av Glenda Armand

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<DIV><P><B><I>¿Schooltrain! Schooltrain! Don¿t be late! The school bell rings at half past eight!¿</I></B></P><P><B>This tender family story, inspired by the author¿s own, illuminates a dynamic chapter in American history known as the Great Migration ¿ and the many trains people rode toward freedom.</B></P><P></P><P><B>***3 STARRED REVIEWS***</B></P><P><B>* ¿A vivid evocation of place and era rolling solidly on a bed of timeless values.¿ ¿ <I>Kirkus Reviews</I>, starred review</B></P><P><B>* ¿A child-friendly picture book introducing the Great Migration.¿ ¿ <I>Booklist</I>, starred review</B></P><P><B>* ¿Lends the meandering feel of family stories to this portrait of a historical moment.¿ ¿ <I>Publishers Weekly</I>, starred review</B></P><P>Thelma loves to watch the Sunset Limited chug through her little town of Vacherie, Louisiana. And she dreams of one day riding a real train! For now, she has her beloved schooltrain. Every morning, she and her friends walk to school, single file, ch