At the end of Unmentionables, Sammy, who was purchased from the Hollands by Erastus in order to save him from being sold into slavery elsewhere, leaves Chicago with Erastus and Mr. Frazza to go live with them in Philadelphia.
In All to Pieces, Sammy is enrolled at the Quaker Friends Select school in Philadelphia. He's noticeably older and more mature at 14, which is his age when All to Pieces begins. He retains some of his innocence and idealism--and soon grows to embrace the pacifist philosophy he's been taught at the Quaker school. He continues his painting lessons with Erastus and remains steadfast in his desire to become a great painter.
In All to Pieces, Sammy is enrolled at the Quaker Friends Select school in Philadelphia. He's noticeably older and more mature at 14, which is his age when All to Pieces begins. He retains some of his innocence and idealism--and soon grows to embrace the pacifist philosophy he's been taught at the Quaker school. He continues his painting lessons with Erastus and remains steadfast in his desire to become a great painter.