My Name Is Henry Bibb: A Story of Slavery and Freedom
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Often shocking, always compelling, Afua Cooper's novel is based on the life of Henry Bibb, an American slave who after repeated attempts escaped in 1841 to become an anti-slavery speaker, author and founder of a Black newspaper. Cooper takes painstakingly researched details about slavery and weaves an intimate story of Bibb's young life, which is overshadowed by inconceivable brutality. At nine y... More
Book Information
Publisher | Kids Can Press Ltd |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 160 |
ISBN-10 | 155337813X |
ISBN-13 | 978-1553378136 |
Publication Date | 09/01/2009 |
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