Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons
The Story of Phillis Wheatley
Published on 1. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-15-205393-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Second Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (mass)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 179 mm
Width: 116 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-205393-2 (9780152053932)
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03/2005
Clarion Books
€10.99
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Person
ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A self-made writer and newspaper columnist for twenty-one years, Ms. Rinaldi attributes her interest in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey.