Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley - Couverture souple

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Rinaldi, Ann

 
9780152008772: Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley

Synopsis

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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Présentation de l'éditeur

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

Biographie de l'auteur

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.

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