This heartwarming book by Rita Lorraine Hubbard shares the inspirational story of Mary Walker, who proved that it was never too late to get a good education. Walker, born into slavery, lived through the Civil War and emancipation, worked to raise a family, and finally learned to read and write at 116-years-old. Walker is the true picture of determination to achieve any goal, making it clear that age is just a number.
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