{"product_id":"ellens-broom-hardcover","title":"Ellen's Broom - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Starling Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDaniel Minter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young girl learns a new meaning for freedom during the time of Reconstruction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. Before it was legal for her mother and father to officially be married, the broom was what made them a family anyway. But now all former slaves who had already been married in their hearts could register as lawful husband and wife. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Ellen and her family make the long trip to the courthouse dressed in their best, she brings the broom her parents had jumped so many years before. Even though freedom has come, Ellen knows the old traditions are important too. After Mama and Papa's names are recorded in the register, Ellen nearly bursts with pride as her parents jump the broom once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ellen is a wonderfully endearing character whose love for her family is brought to life in Daniel Minter's rich and eye-catching block print illustrations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly Starling Lyons (www.kellystarlinglyons.com) lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Daniel Minter (www.danielminter.com) lives in Portland, Maine.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.6 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Carolina Children's Book Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coretta Scott King Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ellen's Broom\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755771855136,"sku":"9780399250033","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a904748c2b54fef20acb4a56f978df12.webp?v=1780068209","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/ellens-broom-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}