Now Let Me Fly
The Story of a Slave Family
Published on 1. January 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-689-80966-8 (ISBN)
Description
A young girl describes how she once heard the sound of warning drums in Africa signaling the coming of horror. Kidnapped, made to march while chained, and taken to America to be sold at an auction, she undergoes the brutalities of slavery in this tale of a strong-willed girl who lives in harsh surroundings. Full color.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 5 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-689-80966-8 (9780689809668)
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Persons
Dolores Johnson is the talented author-illustrator of many books for children, including Now Let Me Fly, What Will Mommy Do When I'm at School?, and Seminole Diary. A graduate of Boston University, Ms. Johnson was born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut. She now lives in Inglewood, California.