
To Be a Slave
What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9780142403860 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication Date: 12-29-2005 Pages: 176 Product Dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.48(d) Age Range: 10 - 14 Years Series: Puffin Modern ClassicsAbout the Author Julius Lester is a celebrated author whose accolades include a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award. He is also a National Book Award finalist, a National Book Critics Circle nominee, and a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. In addition to his critically acclaimed writing career, Mr. Lester has distinguished himself as a civil rights activist, musician, photographer, radio talk-show host, and profes