Told in the style of a traditional tale-"Gather round, my people, gather round," this original story evokes a time when slavers, both white and black, captured free African peoples. Three women of three generations together devise a plan to trick the slavers and save their village of Yao.

Young Abekenile and all the villagers of Yao feel safe in the jungle. But word comes that slavers are on the way. Nelson's lush and striking artwork beautifully expresses this inspiring tale of freedom. Full color.