Breaking Free

Louann Bigge Gaeddert. Avon Books, $3.99 (144pp) ISBN 978-0-380-72520-5

Sent to live with his cruel uncle and bullying cousin in 1800, Richard helps his uncle's slaves flee to Canada, then engineers his own escape. Readers ""will feel [Richard's] pain with him, as well as his joys,"" said PW. Ages 8-12. (Nov.)

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