Dust from Old Bones
Author Sandra Forrester, acclaimed for bringing to life littleknown aspects of American history, weaves an engrossing tale about a girl of mixed race in nineteenthcentury New Orleans. Simone Racine wants only to be like her cousin ClaireMarie, with beautiful ball gowns and a white gentleman in her future who will be her protector. But as Simone grows from being a selfcentered girl to a courageous young woman, she decides to take a tremendous risk, she helps her aunts slaves escape. This is historical fiction that will captivate young readers.
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Author Sandra Forrester, acclaimed for bringing to life littleknown aspects of American history, weaves an engrossing tale about a girl of mixed race in nineteenthcentury New Orleans. Simone Racine wants only to be like her cousin ClaireMarie, with beautiful ball gowns and a white gentleman in her future who will be her protector. But as Simone grows from being a selfcentered girl to a courageous young woman, she decides to take a tremendous risk, she helps her aunts slaves escape. This is historical fiction that will captivate young readers.
