![]() Although fictional, the story is based on the experiences of former slaves who lived in the Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia/North Carolina. The plot is exciting: the Big House is a scary, dangerous place for Grace, and so is the swamp full of gators and snakes and wildcats. Grace is an enjoyable protagonist, full of curiosity, love, fear and bravery. ![]() Burg’s descriptive language and use of dialect are cleverly crafted to bring to life the setting while staying within the reading-level needs of the young reader. Written in free-verse poetry, Unbound is a beautiful story. Tempus Unbound by Janet Morris, Chris Morris Write The First Customer Review Filter Results Shipping Eligible for Free Shipping Expedited Shipping Available + Add to Wishlist Tempus takes Manhattan Is this the Lemuria of antiquity, or times to come Once youve ridden the storm clouds of heaven from the edge of time, anything is possible. ![]() With little time and few resources, they head for the dangerous swamp beyond the lake where they believe a settlement of escaped slaves hides. When she overhears the master say he is going to sell her mother and little brothers, Grace leaves the Big House and encourages her family to flee. Grace struggles with the hatred and cruelty of her master and mistress and with keeping quiet. When Grace is sent to work at the Big House, her mother tells her to keep her eyes down, and Sara warns her against speaking out. ![]() Grace, a nine-year-old slave in pre-Civil War America, lives with her mother and stepfather, who work in the tobacco fields, and the elderly Sara, who cares for her and her two little brothers. ![]()
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