Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley by Rinaldi, Ann (9780152053932)

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

by Rinaldi, Ann

Paperback - English

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

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

015205393X

EAN

9780152053932

Publisher

GULLIVER BOOKS

Publication Date

01 Mar 2005

Pages

336

Age Group

12 to 999

Grades

07 to UP

Weight (kg)

0.20

Dimensions (cm)

17.5 x 11.2 x 2.8

Lexile Level

560

About Author

Ann rinaldi is known by her many fans for her richly satisfying historical fiction. Eight of her novels have been named ALA Best Books for Young Adults, including Time Enough For Drums, The Last Silk Dress, A Break With Charity, and Wolf By the Ears. Author of more than thirty books for young readers, including a book in the Dear America series, she was awarded the National History Award by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She lives in Somerville, New Jersey.