Christmas in the Big House: Christmas in the Quarters

It's Christmas, 1859, on a Virginia plantation. The slaves are setting up the Big House, where the masters live, for the festivities. Although filled with warmth, colorful decorations, and delicious food, there is talk of war in the Big House. Meanwhile, in the slaves' quarters, where conditions are poor, dirty, and cold, the slaves are filled with hope for better times ahead, and sing songs of freedom. Full-color illustrations.McKissack, Patricia C. is the author of 'Christmas in the Big House: Christmas in the Quarters' with ISBN 9780613728966 and ISBN 0613728963.