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HARD TIMES
HARD TIMES HARD TIMES CHAPTER 1 A TOUGH DECISION Ruth and Ritchie Tillerman were twins. They had just blown out the candle on their...
Chapter 3 Fishing in the Family
Chapter 3 Fishing in the Family Chapter 3 Fishing in the Family "Great-Granddad wanted my father to make lures, just like he did,"...
Chapter 2 Hooked on History
Chapter 2 Hooked on History Chapter 2 Hooked on History "Great-Granddad had lots of imagination. And patience. He spent hours making...
Chapter 5 The River
Chapter 5 The River Chapter 5 The River We passed many days in hidden spaces in the homes and barns of people who helped us along...
Chapter 4 The Gully
Chapter 4 The Gully Chapter 4 The Gully The hours last a long time when you're crouched in an uncomfortable position. But finally,...
Chapter 3 The Barn
Chapter 3 The Barn Chapter 3 The Barn "Haul in," Emmy said. She pointed across a field at an old sagging barn, and we went inside....
Chapter 2 Momma
Chapter 2 Momma Chapter 2 Momma Momma was sold a few years ago, when I was still too young to work in the fields. Mrs. Winters used...
Running for Freedom
Running for Freedom Running for Freedom Chapter 1 Running It was too dark outside. Usually, we got up before the sun rose, but I could...
THE SECRET ROOM
THE SECRET ROOM THE SECRET ROOM CHAPTER 1 A SPECIAL ERRAND Liza snuggled into her pillow. Then she screamed and leaped out of bed....
King Thrushbeard
King Thrushbeard King Thrushbeard A king had a daughter who was beautiful beyond all measure, but so proud and haughty that no suitor...
Tchang and the Pearl Dragon
Tchang and the Pearl Dragon Tchang and the Pearl Dragon Chapter 1 A boy sat on the shore of a deep, blue lake in old China. He had...
CHAPTER 3 A Guest for Dinner
CHAPTER 3 A Guest for Dinner CHAPTER 3 A Guest for Dinner California, 1943; Henry and Norberto met every night for the next few weeks....