Meet Addy

Meet Addy: An American Girl is the first book in the Addy series. It is included with Addy when she is purchased and can be purchased separately.

Facts

 * Author: Connie Porter
 * Illustrators: Melodye Rosales, Dahl Taylor
 * First Published: 1994

Characters

 * Ben Walker
 * Ruth Walker
 * Sam Walker
 * Esther Walker
 * Auntie Lula
 * Uncle Solomon

Only in Meet Addy

 * Master Stevens
 * Miss Caroline

Quick Summary

 * Addy's parents discuss running away from the Stevens plantation with their whole family. When Sam and Poppa are sold, Momma decides they cannot wait longer and she and Addy must run, leaving Esther behind. After several days, they make it to Miss Caroline's house and are later brought by her to the dock that will get them to Philadelphia and freedom.

Chapter One: Whispers of Freedom
Addy listens in on Momma and Poppa talking of running away after a day of work.

Chapter Two: Sold!
Master Stevens sells Poppa and Sam to another owner. Addy attempts to warn her brother and father, but they are sold.

Chapter Three: A New Plan
Momma explains to Addy that they are leaving and that they must leave Esther behind.

Chapter Four: Into The Night
Addy and Momma leave the plantation, leaving Esther with Auntie Lula and Uncle Solomon. They cross a river and Momma almost drowns. Addy saves her.

Chapter Five: Freedom Taken
Addy bursts in on a Confederate camp and, using her head, keeps her and Momma from being caught. They make it Miss Caroline's house, who takes them to the dock where they will sail to Philadelphia.

Looking Back
Discusses slavery and the Civil War.