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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 (HMH Books for Young Readers March 1, 2005) , First 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
015205393X / 9780152053932
Pages
352
Weight
7.4 oz.
Dimensions
4.5 x 0.88 in.

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