Hang A Thousand Trees With Ribbons: The Story Of Phillis Wheatley
by Ann Rinaldi
2020-11-24 05:08:38
Hang A Thousand Trees With Ribbons: The Story Of Phillis Wheatley
by Ann Rinaldi
2020-11-24 05:08:38
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 become...
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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. Strong characterization and perceptive realism mark this thoughtful portrayal."- Booklist "
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