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Ann Rinaldi (Author)
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
Author Biography
ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.
Number of Pages: 336Dimensions: 1.1 x 6.9 x 4.4 INPublication Date: March 01, 2005Accelerated Reader:Quiz Name: Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis WheatleyInterest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12Reading Level: 4Point Value: 9
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