{"product_id":"the-four-seasons-of-florence-wallace-paperback","title":"The Four Seasons of Florence Wallace - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirstie Myvett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlisha Monnin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis historical novel about a Black orphan girl grappling for a solid place in Civil War-era New York City will inspire tweens to dream big, rise above society's limitations, and find their way by being a place for others to belong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst her wishes, Florence finds herself at the Colored Orphan Asylum in New York City, along with her younger sister, Eva. Believing her Mama will come back for her, Florence perseveres. She finds hope and purpose in newfound friends, in the words of female abolitionists and suffragists, in memories of her father's confidence in her, and in a sunflower patch in the back of the orphanage's garden. But when the Draft Riots occur, the orphanage is destroyed in a fire, leaving Florence to wonder if the dreams of a colored girl are even worth pursuing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will appreciate Florence's honesty and struggle with doing the right thing as they cheer her on in discovering what she truly wants and in committing to following the challenging road to her dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Own Voices historical series American Stories for Gutsy Girls, this dramatic, heartwarming novel from Kirstie Myvett . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransports children into the past and gives them insight into the life of Northern Blacks during slavery with a compelling story full of mystery, mishaps, and meaning;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages tweens to be a friend in every circumstance and to bring others with them as they succeed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows children that no matter what expectations the world has for them, they can follow their own dreams;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Kekla Magoon, Lesa Cline-Ransome, and Christopher Paul Curtis; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes black-and-white illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.52 x 5.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425826857267,"sku":"9781400255412","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YJeeRiDd_m9781400255412.webp?v=1780524402","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-four-seasons-of-florence-wallace-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}