About shelley pearsall a former teacher and museum historian, shelley pearsall is now a fulltime author. Listen to trouble dont last by shelley pearsall at. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall librarything. A former teacher and museum historian, shelley pearsall is now a fulltime writer. Now harrison, the old man who has watched over him, has taken him on a run for freedom, leading to an ultimately surprising revelation. Elevenyearold samuel was born as master hacklers slave. Trouble dont last is on the ala booklist and shelley was awarded the scott odell award. It took about twenty years before i finally had my first published book, trouble dont last knopf, 2002.
Shelley pearsall audio books, best sellers, author bio. A powerful historical novel that is harsh and realistic, not only about the brutal. Pearsall did extensive research while writing trouble dont last and traveled to towns along the escape routeincluding crossing the ohio river in a boat and visiting a community in chatham, ontario. Elevenyearold samuel was born as master hacklers slave, and working the kentucky farm is the only life hes ever knownuntil one dark night in 1859, that is. In a heartbreaking and hopeful first novel, shelley pearsall tells a suspenseful, emotionally charged story of freedom and family. Pearsall did extensive research while writing trouble dont last and traveled to towns along the escape routeincluding crossing the ohio river in a boat and visiting a community in chatham, ontario, another destination for runaway slaves.
This book was written by shelley pearsall and published by random house childrens books. There are also some extras i dont sell on the site included. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall fantastic fiction. See more ideas about this or that questions, novels and underground railroad. Shelley pearsall books, author biography, and reading. A former teacher and museum historian, shelley pearsall is now a fulltime author. Before becoming a fulltime author, shelley pearsall taught in public schools and outdoor education programs. If i was still teaching, i would definitely use this book in my fifth grade class. A former middle school teacher and historian, shelley pearsall is now working on her next historical novel and leading writing workshops for children. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall state library of ohio. Buy the paperback book trouble dont last by shelley pearsall at indigo. Childrens books, history, literature and fiction submitted by. This is shelley pearsalls first book and i hope its not her last.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Pearsall did extensive research while writing trouble dont last and traveled to towns along the escape routeincluding crossing the ohio river in a boat and. Trouble dont last, book by shelley pearsall paperback. Best childrens book of the yearoutstanding merit from bank street. Shelley pearsall books list of books by author shelley. The book that i was reading is trouble dont last the author is shelley pearsall. With no warning, cranky old harrison, a fellow slave, pulls samuel from his bed and, togeth. Virtual visits are also available for classes doing online learning. As samuel and harrison move from one dangerous refuge to the next, they must learn to trust strangersand each other. The setting is back when there was slaves it doesnt really say what year it is. Her first novel, trouble dont last, won the scott odell award for historical fiction.
Shelley pearsall author of the seventh most important thing. Trouble dont last, shelley pearsall, ron butler, kidshistorical, kidsgeneral, kids, recorded books, 6. Her latest book was the seventh most important thing, which earned three starred more about shelley pearsall. About this book samuel and harrison, two slaves on a kentucky farm, are in search of freedom and samuels mother when they escape. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall powells books. Publication date 2003 publisher yearling collection. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall book trailer. This unit contains everything i sell separately for the book, except for the battle of the books questions.
Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall, paperback barnes. Best childrens book of the yearoutstanding merit from bank street college of education. Her lively book presentations and writing workshops engage audiences of all ages directly in the creative process. About the author a former middle school teacher and historian, shelley pearsall is now working on her next. Click to read more about trouble dont last by shelley pearsall. Through the compelling words of samuel, trouble dont last takes readers on the runaways emotional journey north. Her latest book was the seventh most important thing, which earned three starred. The characters are samuel is the main character, harrison is an older man that is also a slave, lilly that raised samuel like her own. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And old harrison begins to see past a whole lifetime of hurt to the promise of a new lifeand a poignant reunion in canada. Besides writing books for intermediate and teen readers, ive written a lot of other things over the years plays, ghost stories, nonfiction articles, tour brochures, and opinion columns. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall teachers guide.
Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall book cover, description, publication history. Samuel and harrison, two slaves on a kentucky farm, are in search of freedom and samuels mother when they escape to canada via the underground railroad in this novel set in 1859. With no warning, cranky old harrison, a fellow slave, pulls samuel from his bed and, together, they run. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. In 2003, trouble dont last received the prestigious scott odell award for historical fiction among other honors. The journey north seems much more frightening than master hackler ever was, and samuels not sure what freedom means aside from. Trouble dont last shelley pearsall random house childrens.
Elevenyearold samuel is a slave who watched his mother being taken away to be sold. Shelleys writing will captivate you right from the beginning. Trouble dont last includes a historical note and map. A complete literature unit for the book, trouble dont last, by shelley pearsall. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall overview elevenyearold samuel was born as master hacklers slave, and working the kentucky farm is the only life hes ever knownuntil one dark night in 1859, that is. Pearsalls newest novel the seventh most important thing is a 2016 ala notable book, along with all of the above 2007. Elevenyearold samuel was born as master hacklers slave, and working the kentucky farm is the only life hes ever known until one dark night in 1859, that is. Samuel and harrison, two slaves on a kentucky farm, are in search of. Elevenyearold samuel was born as master hacklers slave, and. Trouble dont last audiobook shelley pearsall audible. Trouble dont last by shelley pearsall booksamillion. This middle grade novel begins in 1859 kentucky and features samuel, an 11yearold slave boy, who runs away with an aged slave, harrison, who doesnt always seem to have all his wits about him.