This historical novel tells the story of a young enslaved boy named Cato who learns to read and write through secret correspondence.
Author
Mary E. Lyons
4 books in the catalog
Mary E. Lyons has 4 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly historical fiction, slavery and realistic fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 1992 to 2007.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Mary E. Lyons's work include courage and love. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
This is a fictionalized account of Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman who escaped to freedom in the North.
Set in colonial America, this historical fiction novel follows a young girl named Elspeth as she navigates prejudice and seeks justice. It addresses themes of cultural conflict and resilience.
A young enslaved girl named Annie writes letters detailing her life and experiences.
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