All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration

-Schooltrain! Schooltrain! Don-t be late! The school bell rings at half past eight!-

This tender family story, inspired by the author-s own, illuminates a dynamic chapter in American history known as the Great Migration - and the many trains people rode toward freedom.

***3 STARRED REVIEWS***

* -A vivid evocation of place and era rolling solidly on a bed of timeless values.- - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* -A child-friendly picture book introducing the Great Migration.- - Booklist, starred review

* -Lends the meandering feel of family stories to this portrait of a historical moment.- - Publishers Weekly, starred review

Thelma loves to watch the Sunset Limited chug through her little town of Vacherie, Louisiana. And she dreams of one day riding a real train! For now, she has her beloved schooltrain. Every morning, she and her friends walk to school, single file, ch