From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

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From Slave Ship to Freedom Road Paperback – December 1, 1999
By Julius Lester and Rod Brown

 

Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for freedom, this book presents not just historical facts, but the raw emotions of the people who lived them. Inspired by Rod Brown's vivid paintings, Julius Lester has written a text that places each of us squarely inside the skin of both slave and slaveowner. It will capture the heart of every reader, black or white, young or old.

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Booklist Editors' Choice Book

 

Editorial Reviews

 

From Publishers Weekly

"Brown's 21 paintings provide a cohesive narrative line and have a stunning power of their own, but the confrontational tone of the text may usurp readers' attention," said PW of this volume, which traces the African-American journey from the Middle Passage to post-Civil War emancipation. Ages 8-up.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

 

About the Author

Julius Lester has published many books of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and poetry. Among the awards these books have received are the Newbery Honor Medal, American Library Association Notable Book, National Jewish Book Award Finalist, The New York Times Outstanding Book, National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, Caldecott Honor Book, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and a National Book Award Finalist. His books have been translated into eight languages.
 

Product details

  • Age Range: 8 - 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 - 7
  • Lexile Measure: AD790L 
  • Paperback: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books; 59784th edition (December 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140566694
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140566697
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 11 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
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