A wonderfully atmospheric historical novel based on the story of the first African American female poet and a perfect introduction to the subject of slavery.
A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.The intriguing and moving story of a young girl kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold, in 1761, as a slave to the wealthy Wheatley family of Boston. Phillis Wheatley - as she comes to be known - has a keen intelligence and a knack for learning. When the family discover her gift for writing poetry, they begin to mould her future by having her ''perform'' for influential guests.
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A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.The intriguing and moving story of a young girl kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold, in 1761, as a slave to the wealthy Wheatley family of Boston. Phillis Wheatley - as she comes to be known - has a keen intelligence and a knack for learning.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
Ebook, Paperback. £5.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons was written by Ann Rinaldi and published by Walker Books
£5.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..