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Mailing Himself to Freedom - (Barrier Breakers) by Elliott Smith (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.8" x 6.7" Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Series Name: Barrier Breakers
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About the Book
"In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can't-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages"--Book Synopsis
In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can't-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages.Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6.7 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Series Title: Barrier Breakers
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Capstone Press
Theme: Biography
Format: Paperback
Author: Elliott Smith
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2025
TCIN: 93631837
UPC: 9781669083030
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-1189
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 6.7 inches width x 8.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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