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

Age 12+
Grade 7-9

Ann Rinaldi

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

Paperback (Gulliver Books Paperbacks Oct. 1, 1996) , 1st Edition
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
Series
Great Episodes
ISBN
0152008772 / 9780152008772
Pages
352
Weight
8.8 oz.
Dimensions
4.25 x 0.75 in.

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