Freedom Train
Freedom Train by Evelyn Coleman is a reprint edition published by Margaret K. McElderry Books on January 3, 2012. This 160-page book is written in English and presents an enthralling account of a young boy’s struggle to help freedom triumph over fear in the 1940s American South. Set in 1947, the story follows twelve-year-old Clyde Thomason, who grapples with his stage fright and a complicated friendship with a boy of color while his older brother guards the Freedom Train, which carries vital documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of prejudice and racism, as Clyde faces a moral dilemma when the townspeople threaten his friend William’s family. The book is ideal for classrooms, featuring historical photos of the Freedom Train and its guards, along with an author’s note that provides additional context about this significant historical event. Freedom Train offers insights into the social themes and lifestyles of the time, making it a valuable addition to discussions about history and social justice.
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An enthralling account of a young boy’s struggle to help freedom triumph over fear in the 1940s American South.
It’s 1947, and twelve-year-old Clyde Thomason is proud to have an older brother who guards the Freedom Train—a train that is traveling to all forty-eight states carrying the country’s most important documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
Clyde hasn’t told his parents he won’t perform the Freedom Pledge because of stage fright, nor has he mentioned his confusing friendship with a boy of color. So when the townspeople threaten William’s family, Clyde has a choice to make: Will he keep quiet, or stand up for real freedom?
Ideal for classrooms, Freedom Train contains historical photos of the Freedom Train and its guards, as well as an author’s note that provides additional information about the history of the Freedom Train.
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