Ann Fights for Freedom by Nikki Shannon Smith

Author:Nikki Shannon Smith
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Stone Arch Books; Girls Survive; Nikki Shannon Smith; Alessia Turnfio; Action & Adventure/Survival Stories; Historical/United Stares/Civial War Period; African American; Slavery; Enslaved people; girl hero; 9781496578532; 9781496580139; 9781496578587
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2019-01-09T16:00:00+00:00

As she ran, she kept looking back to see if Mama and Paul were still with her. Mama and Paul held hands and pulled each other along. The sling that held Elizabeth was cradled in Mama’s other hand. She was trying to keep Elizabeth from bouncing.

Ann heard the dogs splashing in the river behind them. They were getting closer. She would have to try to confuse them. Even though Ann knew it would make noise, she ran into the river hoping they wouldn’t leave a scent for the dogs to follow. After a while she slowed down.

Silently Ann mouthed, We have to cross. She pointed to the other side of the river.

Paul’s eyes got wide, and he shook his head. Ann walked back to Paul and put him on her back. He was heavier than he looked. She started across the river, and Mama walked right next to her. Ann tested the bed of the river before each step she took. She didn’t want to fall. If it got deep suddenly, she would drop Paul. Ann couldn’t swim. They would both drown.

When the water was up to their waists, Ann started to panic. She had no idea how deep the river was. She took deep breaths to help herself stay calm as the barking of the bloodhounds grew more frantic. Soon the water was so high Mama had to raise Elizabeth up. Paul’s behind was in the water.

One of the dogs let out a long howl, and Ann could see a spot of light far off in the distance. The men were catching up.

Just when Ann thought they were going to have to head back the way they came, the river got shallow again, and they made it out on the other side. Ann began to run. She forgot to watch for the North Star. She ran like their lives depended on it.

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