Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel
School year: Year 10, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 256
Published: 2014
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"Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel" by Gigi Amateau explores the life of Gabriel, a rebellious enslaved man in Virginia during the early 1800s. As tensions rise in the South, Gabriel becomes a pivotal figure in the fight for freedom, orchestrating a daring plan to lead an uprising against oppression. Set against the backdrop of inequality and hope, the story delves into themes of courage, sacrifice, and the quest for liberty. Through Gabriel's journey, readers witness the struggles and aspirations of those yearning for a life free from the shackles of slavery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 256 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Gigi Amateau is the author of the acclaimed young adult novel Claiming Georgia Tate. She lives with her husband, her daughter and their two horses in Richmond, Virginia.