Lottie's Courage, A Contraband Slave's Story

Ten-year-old Lottie is sold away from her mother in a slave auction in Williamsburg, Virginia. After a daring escape from the slave trader, she becomes a contraband slave. Her story is based on memoirs and other records describing the experiences of runaway slaves who found refuge at Fortress Monroe during the Civil War. Life among the contrabands  provides the setting for Lottie's struggle to overcome her fears and keep alive the hope that someday she will find her mother. Winner of the 2005 Beacon of Freedom award, the book contains educational materials and historic photographs.