The Good Lord Bird (National Book Award Winner) - by James McBride (Paperback)

The Good Lord Bird is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Henry Shackleford, a young slave who joins John Brown's antislavery crusade in 1856 Kansas Territory.

The book follows Henry as he disguises himself as a girl to survive and joins Brown on his mission to raid Harpers Ferry in 1859.

With a unique blend of history and imagination, the novel provides an absorbing and moving exploration of identity and survival.

McBride's meticulous eye for detail and character brings this historical event to life in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The Good Lord Bird is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, abolitionism, or the struggle for identity and freedom.