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Start with Belle and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Book 1 by Beverly Jenkins • Published 2002
Sixteen‑year‑old Belle Palmer escapes slavery only to be separated from her father on the road to freedom. Taken in by the abolitionist Best family in Michigan, she learns what freedom can offer—schooling, choices, an...
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Belle Josephine reading order
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Book 1:Belle
Beverly Jenkins • 2002
Sixteen‑year‑old Belle Palmer escapes slavery only to be separated from her father on the road to freedom. Taken in by the abolitionist Best family in Michigan, she learns what freedom can offer—schooling, choices, an...
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Book 2:Josephine
Beverly Jenkins • 2003
At seventeen, Josephine “Jojo” Best runs her own hairdressing shop and treasures her independence. When dependable soldier George Brooks courts her and childhood tormentor Adam Morgan returns from war transformed, Joj...
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Belle Josephine FAQ
What is the best order to read the Belle Josephine series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Belle.
How many books are in the Belle Josephine series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Belle Josephine series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Belle Josephine series?
New readers should start with Belle, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Belle Josephine series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2002 to 2003.