Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters (PB): Christmas in the Quarters
No. of pages 80
Published: 2002
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"Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters" by Frederic McKissack portrays the contrasting experiences of Christmas during the 19th century on a Southern plantation. Through the eyes of young cassie in the Big House and her friend, a slave named Lydia in the Quarters, the story explores themes of family, hope, and resilience. While the Big House is filled with holiday festivities, the Quarters reveal a different reality where the enslaved people find ways to celebrate and create their own Christmas traditions. The story highlights the strength of community and the enduring spirit of love amidst hardship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Scholastic Paperbacks .
Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack are the authors of numerous award-winning books, including REBELS AGAINST SLAVERY: AMERICAN SLAVE REVOLTS and BLACK HANDS, WHITE SAILS: THE STORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WHALERS, both Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and SOJOURNER TRUTH: AIN'T I A WOMAN? a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. Patricia and Fredrick McKissack live in St. Louis, Missouri. John McKissack resides in Memphis, Tennessee.