Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons
| Author | : Ann Rinaldi |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 355 |
| Release | : 2005-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780547351490 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0547351496 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (496 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons by : Ann Rinaldi
Download or read book Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons written by Ann Rinaldi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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