Addy is a courageous, smart, and strong African American girl who grew up during the Civil War time. Her and her mother just traveled to Philadelphia where they were starting their new life as free slaves. Addy had imagined that being free was going to be exhilarating, but it wasn't like she imagined. When Addy started school she met, Sarah, an African American girl that taught her about school, the big city, and friendship, and Harriet, a popular and smart African American girl who lived the fancy life Addy dreamed about. Sarah and Harriet didn't like each other, but Addy wanted them to be friends so they all could be friends together. Because Harriet was rich and popular, Addy hung out with Harriet more than Sarah. Later, Addy began to realize that Harriet wasn't a true friend and she apologized to Sarah for being a horrible friend to her. Addy and Sarah became the best of friends again.
After reading this book, I would have the students to compare and contrast school in those days to now. I would have them write down four words that would describe how they would feel if they living in Addy, Sarah, or Harriet's shoes and explain why they chose those words.
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