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From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

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4 out of 5
Based on 143 Ratings and 54 Reviews

Book Description
Slavery is a difficult concept to address with children, especially because many adults would prefer to forget that period of American history. In From Slave Ship to Freedom Road, award-winning author Julius Lester takes older children (and adults) on an intense, personal journey through the slave experience. As he gently explains the factual horrors of slave-ship conditions, auction blocks, plant... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages40
ISBN-100803718934
ISBN-13978-0803718937
Publication Date01/01/1998
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About Julius Lester (Author) : Julius Lester is a published adapter, author, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Julius Lester include Black Folktales, John Henry, Cupid: A Tale... more
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About Rod Brown (Author, Illustrator) : Rod Brown is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Rod Brown include From Slave Ship to Freedom Road.
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