"January's Sparrow" by Patricia Polacco is a poignant story set during the time of the Underground Railroad. It follows a young boy named Spaulding, who is part of a family of runaway slaves. After they escape to freedom in Michigan, they find refuge with a kind family, the Waterhouses. The narrative reveals the hardships and bravery involved in their journey towards liberation. A symbol of hope, the sparrow helps Spaulding and his friends understand the importance of freedom and the sacrifices made for it. Through rich illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, the book highlights themes of compassion, courage, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

PATRICIA POLACCO is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, including The Keeping Quilt , Pink and Say , The Blessing Cup , Chicken Sunday , and Thank You, Mr. Falker. She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco. com.