As soon as Sarny was born Old Delie, the mother who would raise her, took over the care of Sarny. ... He ran through a river and on top of a stone wall so the dogs could not find his scent. ... She would write it and then smudge it out and do it over again. ... On the second night he called Sarny over to where he laid and taught her the letter H. ... John led her through the woods to a clearing where there were several other people standing around. ...

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• Grade Level: High School