By Emily Arnold Mccully http://www.emilyarnoldmccully.com/
Published Henry Holt and Company, New York 2010
ISBN 978-0-8050-8793-2
Historical fiction based on the story of Doc Key, a freed slave who became a veterinarian after the Emancipation Proclamation. He traveled with his horse Jim Keys, who he had trained to read write and do other extraordinary things in the late 1800's.
Personal Reactions
Another touching story of African American succeeding immensely after being freed from slavery, hallelujah. There is something so touching about a man and his horse traveling around trying to teach others about kindness to animals, especially after being a owned person for so long. He endured so much racism and craziness, yet he loved his horse and animals and truly believed in spreading the word of kindness towards animals, sigh. So incredibly sweet. This book has so much to give to academia. The authors note at the end is an integral part of this book. It tells the real story of Jim and Doc Keys, which isn't far from the picture book. After feeling heat in my cheeks and a touched sting in my eye at the end of this story, I was pleased to read the historical accuracy of their story at the end.
Children's Core Collection
African American Historical Fiction
Animal Rights
History of Animal Rights
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