Freewater
Amina Luqman-Dawson
Twelve-year-old Homer and his sister Ava escape from a plantation, leaving their mother behind. They reach Freewater, a hidden community in the Great Dismal Swamp made by formerly enslaved people. When outside danger threatens the community, Homer plans to defend his new friends and rescue his mother. The historical adventure centers the siblings’ search for refuge, family, and safety in the swamp.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
