Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons - The Story of Phillis Wheatley

Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston. Phillis Wheatley-as she comes to be known-has an eager mind and it leads her on an unusual path for a slave-she becomes America's first published black poet. "Strong characterization and perceptive realism mark this thoughtful portrayal."-Booklist

About the author

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A self-made writer and newspaper columnist for twenty-one years, Ms. Rinaldi attributes her interest in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey. 

Summary

Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston. Phillis Wheatley—as she comes to be known—has an eager mind and it leads her on an unusual path for a slave—she becomes America’s first published black poet. “Strong characterization and perceptive realism mark this thoughtful portrayal.”—Booklist

Additional text

"A powerful portrait . . . A tragic tale, beautifully written and researched."--Kirkus Reviews

Product details

• Authors: Ann Rinaldi
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2005
• EAN: 9780152053932
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205393-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 114 mm x 178 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 200 g
• Series: Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes (Paperback); Great Episodes
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Violence *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Animals / Pets *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Historical / Military & Wars *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Historical / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Westerns *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Places / Mexico