From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
By: Julius Lester
Illustrated By: Rod Brown
Stock No: WW66694
From Slave Ship to Freedom Road - By: Julius Lester Illustrated By: Rod Brown

From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

By: Julius Lester
Illustrated By: Rod Brown
Puffin Books / 2000 / Paperback
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Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for freedom, this book presents not just historical facts, but the raw emotions of the people who lived them. Inspired by Rod Brown's vivid paintings, Julius Lester has written a text that places each of us squarely inside the skin of both slave and slaveowner. It will capture the heart of every reader, black or white, young or old.

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Title: From Slave Ship to Freedom Road
By: Julius Lester
Illustrated By: Rod Brown
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 40
Vendor: Puffin Books
Publication Date: 2000
Dimensions: 8.98 X 11.04 X 0.21 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 0140566694
ISBN-13: 9780140566697
Stock No: WW66694

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Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for freedom, this book presents not just historical facts, but the raw emotions of the people who lived them. Inspired by Rod Brown's vivid paintings, Julius Lester has written a text that places each of us squarely inside the skin of both slave and slaveowner. It will capture the heart of every reader, black or white, young or old.

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Booklist Editors' Choice Book

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Julius Lester has published many books of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and poetry. Among the awards these books have received are the Newbery Honor Medal, American Library Association Notable Book, National Jewish Book Award Finalist, The New York Times Outstanding Book, National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, Caldecott Honor Book, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and a National Book Award Finalist. His books have been translated into eight languages.

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