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The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students

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4 out of 5
Based on 56 Ratings and 28 Reviews

Book Description
They threw rocks and rotten eggs at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. Mysteriously, her schoolhouse was set on fire-by whom and how remains a mystery. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put her on trial for breaking the law.

Her crime? Trying to teach African American girls geography, history, reading,... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages160
ISBN-100618473025
ISBN-13978-0618473021
Publication Date10/24/2005
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About Suzanne Jurmain (Author) : Suzanne Jurmain is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Suzanne Jurmain include The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandal... more
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