Breaking Free - An Avon Camelot Book Author:Louann Gaeddert It's 1800, and Richard, who is an orphan, has no choice but to live with his Uncle Lyman, who wants him as a farmhand. Richard hates everything about the farm. The work is dull, and the people are duller. Her uncle has no regard for schooling and his cousin would rather torment the animals -- and Richard -- than read a book or listen to music. R... more »ichard must fight for the right to go to school. Before long, he discovers, he can also stand up to his uncle, face up to injustice of life on the farm and find a way to break free.« less