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Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons - (Great Episodes) by Ann Rinaldi (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston.
- 12 Years
- 6.9" x 4.4" Paperback
- 336 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Historical
- Series Name: Great Episodes
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About the Book
A fictionalized biography of the 18th-century African woman who, as a child, was brought to New England to be a slave, and after publishing her first poem when a teenager, gained renown throughout the colonies as an important black American poet.Book Synopsis
Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston. Phillis Wheatley--as she comes to be known--has an eager mind and it leads her on an unusual path for a slave--she becomes America's first published black poet. "Strong characterization and perceptive realism mark this thoughtful portrayal."--Booklist
Review Quotes
"A powerful portrait . . . A tragic tale, beautifully written and researched."--Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author
ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 336
Series Title: Great Episodes
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, United States
Format: Paperback
Author: Ann Rinaldi
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2005
TCIN: 88894597
UPC: 9780152053932
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-8306
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 4.4 inches width x 6.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds
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