Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Great Episodes) - Tapa blanda

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Rinaldi, Ann

 
9780152008772: Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Great Episodes)

Sinopsis

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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Reseña del editor

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""

Reseña del editor

In this fascinating historical novel, Ann Rinaldi brings to life an intriguing woman not often mentioned in the history books--Phyllis Wheatley, the slave who became America's first published black poet.

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