When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery,
they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that
the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers,
there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named
Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth
living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost,
and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of
Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever.
In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans
of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017, Young Adult