written by Ellen Levine illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Picture story book- Historical Non-fiction
Published by Scholastic Inc. 2007
Theme: Slavery
Characters: Henry Brown, his mother, Wife-Nancy, three children, friend James, Dr. Smith.
Summary: Based on a true story about a young slave boy and the things he endured before experiencing freedom as an adult. It demonstrates the length or extremes people were willing to attempt in order to become free.
Book usage: A simplified way to introduce young readers to the tragedy of slavery and African American history. It briefly touches on the Underground Railroad as well.
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