
Searching for Sarah Rector
The Richest Black Girl in America
Tonya Bolden(Author)
Abrams Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. January 2014
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-1-4197-0846-6 (ISBN)
Description
Sarah Rector was once famously hailed as "the richest black girl in America." Set against the backdrop of American history, her tale encompasses the creation of Indian Territory, the making of Oklahoma, and the establishment of black towns and oil-rich boomtowns.Rector acquired her fortune at the age of eleven. This is both her story and that of children just like her: one filled with ups and downs amid bizarre goings-on and crimes perpetrated by greedy and corrupt adults. From a trove of primary documents, including court and census records and interviews with family members, author Tonya Bolden painstakingly pieces together the events of Sarah's life and the lives of those around her.The book includes a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.Praise for Searching for Sarah RectorSTARRED REVIEWS"This handsome volume with its many photographs is carefully sourced and has a helpful glossary, illustration credits and index. Bolden admirably tells a complex story while modeling outstanding research strategy, as her insightful author's note attests."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"This book will be extremely useful to teachers and librarians seeking material to align with Common Core State Standards dealing with the craft of writing of informational text."--School Library Journal, starred review "Bolden's remarks on tracking down Sarah's story will appeal to those who enjoy untangling historical mysteries."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Reviews / Votes
**STARRED REVIEW**"This handsome volume with its many photographs is carefully sourced and has a helpful glossary, illustration credits and index. Bolden admirably tells a complex story while modeling outstanding research strategy, as her insightful author's note attests." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review * **STARRED REVIEW**
"This book will be extremely useful to teachers and librarians." * School Library Journal, starred review * Bolden's remarks on tracking down Sarah's story will appeal to those who enjoy untangling historical mysteries. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
748 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-0846-6 (9781419708466)
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E-Book
01/2014
ABRAMS
€16.99
Available for download
Person
Tonya Bolden has written a number of books about the African American experience. Her work has garnered many awards including the Coretta Scott King Honor, James Madison Book Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, YALSA Best Book of the Year and CCBC Best Book of the Year.