I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865
I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865
Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2003
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BetaI Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865
Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2003208
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Mars Bluff, South Carolina • 1860s
2003
YA
10-14 years
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly by Joyce Hansen is praised for its vivid portrayal of post-Civil War life through the eyes of Patsy, a formerly enslaved girl. The diary format effectively captures her evolving sense of identity. Some critics note a lack of deeper character development, but the historical context and emotional depth resonate powerfully with readers.
Who Should Read I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865?
Readers who enjoy I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865 would likely appreciate historical fiction centered on post-Civil War America, similar to Dear America. This audience values young protagonists facing change and challenges, akin to fans of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
5,392 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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208
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Mars Bluff, South Carolina • 1860s
2003
YA
10-14 years
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