Dream Freedom

by Sonia Levitin

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Marcus and his classmates learn about the terrible problem of slavery in present-day Sudan and raise money to help buy the freedom of some of the slaves. Alternate chapters tell the stories of the slaves.

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"Marcus and his classmates at a school in California learn about the terrible problem of slavery in present-day Sudan and raise money to help buy the freedom of some of the slaves. Alternate chapters tell ths stories of the slaves. Includes information on what you can do, and a bibliography listing books, pamphlets, articles, web sites, and videos."

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