Caleb’s Choice
Caleb’s Choice by G. Clifton Wisler, published by Penguin Young Readers Group in May 1998, is a reprint edition featuring 160 pages in English. Set in 1858 Texas, the narrative explores the intense divisions among people regarding a law that criminalizes aiding runaway slaves. The story follows Caleb as he grapples with his feelings after an escaped slave saves his life, leading him to confront the moral dilemma of whether to break the law to help others.
Readers will find a portrayal of historical social themes, particularly focusing on prejudice and racism in the 19th century United States. The book presents Caleb’s internal conflict and the risks involved in choosing to assist those in need, highlighting a lesser-known escape route beyond the Underground Railroad. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of moral choices during a tumultuous period in American history.
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In 1858 Texas, people are violently divided over a law that makes it a crime to help runaway slaves. Caleb isn’t sure how he feels. When an escaped slave saves his life, Caleb knows he has a debt to repay. But should he break the law and risk his life to help two slaves escape?
“Fast paced and filled with details that illuminate a less well-known escape route than the Underground Railroad.” —School Library Journal
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