William Henry is a Fine Name

<p><strong>THE SHADOW OF A FACE IN THE WINDOW. THE QUILT ON THE LINE. HOWLING DOGS. THREATENING INTRUDERS AND A RAILROAD THAT RUNS UNDERGROUND.</strong></p><p></p><p>Thirteen-year-old Robert had known little of these things growing up. His southern adolescence consisted of his mother who viewed slavery as a natural part of life and his father whose late-night disappearances were becoming more frequent and disruptive.</p><p></p><p>Then there is William Henry Robert's best friend. They did everything together-until the summer of 1859. That's when Robert realizes William Henry knows more about these late-night mysteries than he does. It's also when Robert is told that William Henry is less than human . . . because he is black.</p><p></p><p>Now Robert must decide for himself where he stands on slavery. With his loved ones pitted against each other he struggles to understand justice and wonders how high a price he is willing to pay for it.</p><p></p><p>And then he gets the chance to find out. </p>