Revolutionary Poet
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Book Overview
Taken from her family in Africa at the age of seven, Phillis Wheatley arrived in Boston as a slave in 1761. After she was purchased by the Wheatley family, Phillis quickly learned to speak and read English. The bright young girl soon began writing poetry. By 1771, her poems had been published in newspapers all over the colonies, and critics were praising the "extraordinary negro poetess." In this engaging biography, author Maryann Weidt tells the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1575050595
ISBN13:9781575050591
Release Date:August 1997
Publisher:Lerner Classroom
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.39 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 6.2" x 8.7"
Age Range:10 to 13 years
Grade Range:Grades 5 to 8
Customer Reviews
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I love it...well written
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
When, I started reading this book..I was captivated by the power it held. As a parent I encourage my children to read this book. I would recommend this book as a family book, if you are teaching your children about Black History...and the power to be Free. LuzD
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