Paulsen, Gary, — Nightjohn.

NY, Laurel-Leaf Books/Doubleday, (1993). 3rd ptg. VG PB. Dent at back corner bot edge. Nightjohn is brought to the Waller Plantation with a rope around his neck & his body covered. in scars. He came back to teach reading even though the penalty for reading is dismemberment & 12 year old Sarny is willing to take the risk.