Name: Night Journeys
ISBN: 9780380732425

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Freedom and Consequence

A colonial-era story of escape, conscience, and the cost of choosing where freedom begins.

Come here for

Questions of freedom, duty, and who gets to claim either
A young protagonist caught between strict beliefs and a tempting reward

Expect

A historical dilemma that grows more complicated after Peter acts
Choices with consequences, rather than a simple breakaway

Book Details

Authors: Avi
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: January 5, 2000
Format: Paperback
Theme: Colonial & Revolutionary U.S. · Civil War Era
Reading lane: Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.

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US Biographies
Stories About Divorce
Orphans & Foster Kids
Stepfamily Stories

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Wars & Military History
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
Civil War Era
Friendship

About This Book

The year is 1768. In eight years, the American Revolution will begin. Newly orphaned, Peter York has been adopted by a deeply religious Quaker fame. Peter chafes under his new guardian's strict and unyielding views and vows to break away. He sees his chance when two runaway indentured servants are reported to be fleeing through his community. If he catches one, there will be a reward -- and freedom. But capturing the runaways leads to consequences -- and choices -- Peter can...

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The year is 1768. In eight years, the American Revolution will begin. Newly orphaned, Peter York has been adopted by a deeply religious Quaker fame. Peter chafes under his new guardian's strict and unyielding views and vows to break away. He sees his chance when two runaway indentured servants are reported to be fleeing through his community. If he catches one, there will be a reward -- and freedom. But capturing the runaways leads to consequences -- and choices -- Peter cannot foresee.