"Young, beautiful Amaelie Belliveau lives with her family among the Acadians of Grande Prae, Nova Scotia, content with her life on their idyllic farm. Along with their friends, the neighbouring Mi'kmaq, the community believes they can remain on neutral political ground despite the rising tides of war. But peace can be fragile, and sometimes faith is not enough. When the Acadians refuse to pledge allegiance to the British in their war against the French, the army invades Grande Prae, claims the land, and rips the people from their homes"--Amazon.com.
She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson's hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community. . . his country!
A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter.
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This Holocaust survivor tells what happened in the camps and details his life after escaping from the Nazis and making his way to the United States.
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Revised edition: This edition of Promises to Keep includes editorial revisions.