"A remarkable story of resilience, faith, and hope." School Library Journal (starred review)
Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling story of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad - and eventually makes her way home to Africa. Narrated in a remarkable first-person voice, this fictionalized book of memories of a real-life figure retells history through the eyes of a child. Lush, full-colour illustrations by Robert Byrd, plus archival photographs and documents, bring an extraordinary journey to life.
| ISBN: | 9780763676476 |
| Publication date: | 5th March 2015 |
| Author: | Monica Edinger |
| Illustrator: | Robert Byrd |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 55 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction |
Narrated in a remarkable first-person voice, this fictionalized book of memories of a real-life figure retells history through the eyes of a child. Lush, full-colour illustrations by Robert Byrd, plus archival photographs and documents, bring an extraordinary journey to life.
Africa Is My Home features in the following genres: Historical Fiction
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Africa Is My Home was written by Monica Edinger and published by Candlewick Press an imprint of Walker Books
Africa Is My Home has 55 pages