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Hang A Thousand Trees With Ribbons
By Ann Rinaldi
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.
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. Eventually she is sent to England, where her work is 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.
- "A tragic tale, beautifully written and researched." Kirkus Reviews.
About the author
Ann Rinaldi is an award-winning author of more than a dozen novels for young adults in which she brings history vividly to life.
ISBN:
9781406312485
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Paperback
Release Date:
March 1, 2009
Dimensions:
130 x 200mm, 352pp
Stock Status:
Not Yet Published
Australian RRP:
$16.95
New Zealand RRP:
$19.99
Stock Level:
NYP