Black Angels

Black Angels is a touching historical fiction chapter book set during the tumultuous final days of the Civil War, suitable for readers aged 4-11. It follows three unrelated children: Luke, an enslaved boy running for freedom; Daylily, a newly freed girl traumatized by tragedy; and Caswell, a plantation owner's son displaced by the war. Lost in the woods, they must rely on each other for survival, forming a bond "stronger than family." The narrative explores themes of courage, resilience, empathy, and the search for belonging against a backdrop of immense historical change, offering a hopeful perspective on human connection amidst adversity.