To Be a Slave

Illustrated by Tom Feelings
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
72 per carton
On sale Dec 29, 2005 | 978-0-14-240386-0
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 1040L | Fountas & Pinnell Z
Sales rights: World
What was it like to be a slave?  Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom.  You will never look at life the same way again.
  • WINNER
    Newbery Honor Book

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What was it like to be a slave?  Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom.  You will never look at life the same way again.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Newbery Honor Book