<b>“Powerful storytelling and immersive art.” —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> (starred review)</b><BR><b>“Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph.” —<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><BR><b>“Nolen''s lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale of triumphant courage and abiding hope.” —<i>The Horn Book</i></b><BR>“<b>A moving choice for children’s collections.” —<i>Booklist</i></b><BR><BR><b>A Parents’ Choice Silver Award Recipient</b><BR><BR><b>In this inspiring story in the tradition of American black folktales, an enslaved brother and sister are inspired by a majestic and mysterious bird to escape to freedom in this dramatic and unforgettable picture book.</b><BR><BR><i>There was nothing civil about </i>that war<i>. </i><i>They should have called it what it was: a big, bad war.</i><BR><BR>Brother and sister Millicent and John are slaves on Simon Plenty&rsq