By Ann Rinaldi (author)
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A wonderfully atmospheric historical novel based on the story of the first African American female poet and a perfect introduction to the subject of slavery.
A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.The intriguing and moving story of a young girl kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold, in 1761, as a slave to the wealthy Wheatley family of Boston. Phillis Wheatley - as she comes to be known - has a keen intelligence and a knack for learning. When the family discover her gift for writing poetry, they begin to mould her future by having her ''perform'' for influential guests.
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Eventually she is sent to England, where her work is finally published - the first book of poetry by an African American woman. However, all the trappings of success do nothing to change the fact that she is still a slave.
“Rinaldi makes it clear to readers that Wheatley’s good fortune is a double-edged sword that destroys her. A tragic tale, beautifully written and researched.” Kirkus reviews
Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author of more than a dozen novels for young adults in which she brings history vividly to life. A self-made writer, Ms Rinaldi never attended college but learned her craft through reading writing, and working as a columnist for twenty one years at the Trentonian in New Jersey, USA.
A moving historical novel based on the story of Phillis Wheatley - the first African American female poet.The intriguing and moving story of a young girl kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold, in 1761, as a slave to the wealthy Wheatley family of Boston. Phillis Wheatley - as she comes to be known - has a keen intelligence and a knack for learning.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons was written by Ann Rinaldi and published by Walker Books
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