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.
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
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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.
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
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Hang a Thousand Trees With Ribbons was written by Ann Rinaldi and published by Clarion Books an imprint of HMH Books
Hang a Thousand Trees With Ribbons has 336 pages
Yes it is part of Great Episodes series