Read Me a Story, Ink logo

A Reading Resource for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

The Window

Story Stats

Rating: 5
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Page count: 2

Author

Irene
Fuller

Appeared in

History Will be Kind

Story Summary

Though it may sound a contradiction, this is a lyrical ballad on the brutality of slavey, the love of family and ultimately the irrepressible need to escape. Short, beautifully written and very powerful.