This book is a folktale about slaves who possess ancient magic that enabled them to fly into the sky and away to freedom. It's a moving tale of those who were able to fly away and those who remained as slaves. The illustrations express the tale's themes about oppression and freedom as well as despair and hope.Explanation:
Listen for them to say: “The theme is that freedom is possible, whether you fly to it or walk to it,” or “The theme is that people seek freedom at any cost.”
