num_pages: 40
description: Tells the story of a young girl's dramatic escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad, from the perspective of her beloved rag doll.
language: English
title: Almost to Freedom
titlecomplete: Almost to Freedom
characters: Miz Rachel, Mr. Henry, Sally (doll), Lindy
genres: Cultural, Historical, Fiction, Family, Picture Books, Juvenile, Childrens, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, African American
ratings_count: 443
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator Honor
publisher: Scholastic, Inc.