Come+Juneteenth



=Summary:= Come Juneteenth is about a young girl named Luli, she was born on a farm and her family owned slaves in Texas. The time period was during a war between the Yankees and the Confederates. Sis Goose was an African American girl but was treated as part of the family. When President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, all of the slaves were free. Luli's family kept this important piece of information from Sis even though Luli knew how much she loved Gabe, Luli's older brother, and wanted to marry him if she ever got the chance, just because of not wanting to start a riot in Texas. They couldn't tell her because then they would lose all of their slaves, too. When the Yankees won the war, they came along and let the secrets out to all of the slaves on their farm. Sis Goose was furious with the family, she felt betrayed that they had not told her this. As a result of her betrayal, she favored the Yankees when they moved into the family's house and controlled everything. But, the leader of the Yankees captured Sis Goose and took her with him when he left. Gabe and Luli were wanted to save her. So they began a journey to find her and get her back. Gabe didn't even know that Sis Goose was pregnant with his child. Will Luli and Gabe get Sis Goose back?

Characters: Luli: Luli's real name is Luanne. Her best friend is Sis Goose also known as Rose, a slave on there plantation that they treat like family. Luli looks up to her older brother, Gabe. Luli is very curious and she knows how to shoot, skin animals, ect. She doesn't act like much

of a lady. Sis Goose: Sis Goose's real name is Rose. Sis Goose is a young African American girl who is three years older than Luli. Even though she is African American, she is not treated as a slave. This is because Sis Goose was given to Luli's mother as a baby when her own mother died. Luli's mother raised Sis Goose as her own and Luli loved Sis Goose as a sister. Gabe, however, loved her more than a sister.and now shes going to have his babby!!! Gabe: Gabe is Luli's older brother. He's protective over and pretty much raised her. He is a general and killed many indians. Gabe is also in love with Sis Goose and plans to marry her.

Come juneteenth is a life lesson about the true meaning of freedom. All through the book events occur that lead up to their family learing lessons about freedom. Near the end of the book, the holiday Juneteenth is made to celebrate the real meaning of freedom.