Susannah

Janet Hickman. HarperTrophy, $4.95 (186pp) ISBN 978-0-380-73224-1

""Hickman presents an insightful introduction to Shaker culture in this heartfelt story set in 1810. Her smooth development of the events will have readers rooting for Susannah's flight to freedom,"" wrote PW. Ages 10-14. (Jan.)

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