The Color of Fire by Ann Rinaldi, Hyperion Books, 2005.
A historical novel, set in 1741 when America is still a British colony, which is based on the true story of the Negro uprisings of 1712 and 1741 in New York City. The main character is a 14-year-old girl named Phoebe, of the Philipse family. The treatment of slaves is compared to the way young women were treated during the Salem witch trials of earlier time. There was also mistrust and mistreatment of Catholics due to the English war with Spain. "I can scarce go on with my life" [Phoebe said]. "All those tomorrows, remembering Cuffee. Will a day pass that I don't think of him? My spirit is so cast down, I keep tripping on it. And I've no desire to pick it up off the floor."
Middle school.
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