A thoroughly-engaging YA set in  1860 a year before the Civil War began.  This is a story of how white slave owners did not see slaves as anything other than asserts to be used and abused by their owners.  This thoroughly researched book is written by Rita Williams-Garcia who is a descendent of slaves. It is written for young people and paints an accurate picture of life on the Gilbert plantation. What I liked about it was how accurately it followed the life of six adolescents. I think this book is going to be winning lots of awards when it comes out in May 2021.

Having read One Crazy Summer and Gone Crazy in Alabama, I knew I would like this book. I would recommend it for grades 5 and up.