Favorite children's books from 2012

When a farm girl discovers a runaway slave hiding in the barn, she is startled and frightened. But her conscience weighs on her and she must decide if she will have the courage to help him.

Unspoken gifts of humanity unite this girl and the runaway as they each face a journey — one following the North Star, the other following her heart. This book speaks quietly to our deepest senses and yields a wonderful opportunity to teach history and compassion to our children.