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
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780152053932
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication Date: 03-01-2005
Pages: 336
Product Dimensions: 6.39h x 5.29w x 0.92d
Age Range: 12 - UP Years
Series: Great Episodes
About the Author
ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. She lives in central New Jersey.