This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here's a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom.
"Forceful and iconic," raves Publishers Weekly in a starred review.
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Release date
October 11, 2011 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780375983870
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.1
- Lexile® Measure: 710
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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