Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Great Episodes)

Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Great Episodes)

Ann Rinaldi
$10.99
Publication Date: March 1st, 2005
Publisher:
Clarion Books
ISBN:
9780152053932
Pages:
352
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Description

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

About the Author

ANN RINALDI is an award-winning author best known for bringing history vividly to life. A self-made writer and newspaper columnist for twenty-one years, Ms. Rinaldi attributes her interest in history to her son, who enlisted her to take part in historical reenactments up and down the East Coast. She lives with her husband in central New Jersey. 

Praise for Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons: The Story of Phillis Wheatley (Great Episodes)

"A powerful portrait . . . A tragic tale, beautifully written and researched."--Kirkus Reviews
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