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OverviewPhillis Wheatley's rise from slavery to recognition as the foremost African American poet in the American colonies is featured in this volume of the Young Patriots series. Focusing on Phillis's early years, this profile reveals her illiterate beginnings in the Wheatley family and the turbulent pre-Revolutionary War climate in which she became an avid student and young poet. Young readers will rejoice as she protects her friend Nat from British soldiers after the Boston Tea Party and delight when one of her poems results in a life-changing meeting with George Washington. Vivid illustrations accent this window into an exciting era in which Phillis found strength in the face of adversity and became a celebrated poet. Special features include a summary of Phillis's adult accomplishments, fun facts detailing little-known tidbits of information about her, and a time line of her life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathryn Kilby Borland , Helen Ross Speicher , Cathy MorrisonPublisher: Patria Press Imprint: Patria Press Dimensions: Width: 0.90cm , Height: 13.90cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.172kg ISBN: 9781882859481ISBN 10: 1882859480 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 01 May 2005 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews[This book's] purpose is to not only teach history but to show how a young person can grow into greatness. -- Heartland Reviews Children will see the relevance of history as it affects a real child's life. -- Ohioana Library Association """[This book's] purpose is to not only teach history but to show how a young person can grow into greatness."" -- Heartland Reviews ""Children will see the relevance of history as it affects a real child's life."" -- Ohioana Library Association" Author InformationCathy Morrison is the illustrator for all the books in the Young Patriots series. She lives in Littleton, Colorado. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |