Caleb's Choice by G. Clifton Wisler is is a 1998-99 Hoosier Award Nominee for Fourth through Sixth Grades.

In 1858, Caleb Dulaney's family loses all it has. He must travel across Texas to live with his Grandmother until his father can work things out. When living with his Grandmother, he learns about runaway slaves and some people are actually helping them. Caleb is in a position to help a runaway slave, Micah, who once helped him. He has to weigh what he has learned from his family against what he has learned since living with his Grandmother. Will Caleb help his friend, Micah?

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This is a great book on an important historical topic. It teaches that sometimes you have to take some risks to stand up for your friends and for what you believe. It can be purchased through Amazon.