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Work InformationThe Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman (2011)
  
  ) LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |  The Freedom Maze follows Sophie, a white girl who is sent back in time and mistaken for a slave by her own ancestors. In the wrong hands, this story could have been deeply problematic (and indeed, the tragically enslaved mixed-race girl with lily white skin was a popular, regrettable subject of antebellum American melodrama). But Sherman makes storytelling choices that deliver, in my view, a sensitive and nuanced narrative about racial identity that acknowledges the shared history (and, often, ancestry) of black and white folks. Highly recommended for young readers and adults alike. (  ) raschneid | Dec 19, 2023 |  ) skipstern | Jul 11, 2021 | ) reader1009 | Jul 3, 2021 |  ) cindywho | May 27, 2019 |
 The obvious comparison here is Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred. The Freedom Maze eschews discussing explicitly subjects like rape, although there are allusions to it. While Sherman makes clear that the lot of the slave is unpleasant (unending labour, harsh punishments, violent reprisal against escapees), her effectively written novel is not nearly as brutal as Butler’s. But then, it is aimed at younger readers. This book is a wonderful segue from a watered-down child’s version of history into a more genuine and realistic account of life during slavery and civil rights. A feisty heroine, mystical creature, and time travel, masterfully combined with a rich historical context and deep social and political statements, create a compelling story that will stay with listeners.  (Starred review) Multilayered, compassionate and thought-provoking, a timely read on the sesquicentennial of America’s Civil War AwardsNotable Lists
Young Adult Fiction.
HTML: Winner of the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy. Thirteen-year-old Sophie isn't happy about spending summer at her grandmother's old house in the Bayou. But the house has a maze Sophie can't resist exploring once she finds it has a secretive and playful inhabitant. When she makes an impulsive wish, she slips one hundred years into the past, to the year 1860. Once she makes her way, bedraggled and tanned, to what will one day be her grandmotherâ??s house, she is taken for a slave. Delia Sherman is the author of two middle grade novels, Changeling (selected for the Sunshine State Young Readerâ??s Award Program) and The Magic Mirror of the Mermaid Queen. Her short stories for younger readers have appeared in numerous anthologies including The Faery Reel, Firebirds, Trollâ??s Eye View, and A Wolf at the Door. She is also the author of a number of novels for adults. Delia lives in New York, New York, and is available to give readings, school and library visits, and teach worksh No library descriptions found. |
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