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Bridgeport Public Library : Pizza and Pages -- Chasing the Nightbird

Bridgeport, WV – “Pizza and Pages” is a book discussion group for children between the ages of eight and twelve. Children will discuss Chasing the Nightbird by Krista Russell on October 9, 2014 at 6:00pm. Children interested in participating in the program are invited to borrow a copy of the book from the library, though quantities are limited. Pizza and refreshments will be provided for participating children. Registration is required.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Amy Eakle at 304-842-8248. About Chasing the Nightbird by Krista Russell Fourteen-year-old Lucky Valera is a seasoned sailor on the crew of the whaling ship, Nightbird. When his estranged half brother, Fernando Fortuna, kidnaps him and forces him into servitude at the nearby textile mill, his life takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Determined to escape, Lucky links up with some unlikely allies: Daniel, a fugitive slave who works alongside him at the mill, and Emmeline, a Quaker ship captain’s daughter. Emmeline offers Lucky passage on her uncle’s ship in exchange for his help leading escaped slaves through the Underground Railroad, but Lucky knows getting away from Fortuna will be difficult and dangerous. When their plans go awry and Daniel is threatened by ruthless slave catchers, Lucky discovers that true freedom sometimes requires sacrifice. Source: http://kristarussell.com/KristaWeb/Teachers_Guide.html