About the book
So many readers have written and asked: What happened to Sarny, the young slave girl who learned to read in Nightjohn? Extraordinary things happened to her, from the moment she fled the plantation in the last days of the Civil War, suddenly a free woman in search of her sold-away children, until she found them and began a new life. Sarny's story gives a panoramic view of America in a time of trial, tragedy, and hoped-for change, until her last days in the 1930s.
Editions of Sarny
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385321952
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440219736
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307804235
Read an Excerpt
So many readers have written and asked: What happened to Sarny, the young slave girl who learned to read in Nightjohn? Extraordinary things happened to her, from the moment she fled the plantation in the last days of the Civil War, suddenly a free woman in search of her sold-away children, until she found them and began a new life. Sarny's story gives a panoramic view of America in a time of trial, tragedy, and hoped-for change, until her last days in the 1930s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarny about?
So many readers have written and asked: What happened to Sarny, the young slave girl who learned to read in Nightjohn? Extraordinary things happened to her, from the moment she fled the plantation in the last days of the Civil War, suddenly a free woman in search of her sold-away children, until she found them and began a new life. Sarny's story gives a panoramic view of America in a time of trial, tragedy, and hoped-for change, until her last days in the 1930s.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sarny?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Sarny?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385321952
Is Sarny part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Sarny
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sarny?
Gary Paulsen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Sarny is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385321952) and paperback(ISBN 9780440219736) and ebook(ISBN 9780307804235)
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