Unbound: A Novel in Verse (Paperback)

from TNAEWWF123

This novel in verse was one I had not heard of until looking at the 2020 Nutmeg nominees. Basically, it tells Grace's story of being enslaved and trying to emancipate herself and her loved ones. Already, I delved a little bit into my thoughts on the book within our Unbound thread. Just to clarify...

from matesewiggns

Unbound by written in verse is a beautiful story about a nine-year-old slave girl named Grace who is forced to live with her master due to her light complexion and blue eyes. In the master house, Grace has to work the masters' kitchen but is reluctant due to missing her mother, little brother, an...

from ewyatt

A novel in verse that explores the life of Grace and her family. Grace is summoned to work in the big house. When she hears that her mother and brothers are going to be auctioned off, she decides it is time for the family to run. The novel splits its time between the life of slaves and the family...

from 406jenn

It was in prose style which is difficult for me to read. I did find though just like the slaves' footsteps quickened when escaping, so did the story. I did find it odd that there was no mention of how Gracie's father wasn't mentioned though the hatred the mistress of the house inflicts on her is ...

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In this novel in verse, Ann Burg manages to depict an engaging account of what life was like during slavery. Grace is chosen to help serve an important family and is separated from her own family. She fears she will never see her family again so she sneaks out to visit them at night when she can....