Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck, the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina, has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some thieves. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie, until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers that they escaped slavery years ago and have been living free in Detroit. "Starred Review."--Publishers Weekly
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