Freedom Song
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

Freedom Song

By Sally M. Walker, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

A man mails himself to freedom, defying all odds.

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40 pages· 1,308 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Henry Brown, trapped in the chains of slavery, devises a daring plan to escape by mailing himself to freedom. This true story captures his incredible journey, highlighting moments of strength, despair, and hope. Will his courage and determination be enough to secure his liberty? Discover the remarkable tale of a man who risked everything for a chance to live free.

From the publisher

An award-winning author and illustrator join forces in a stirring and emotional rich telling of Henry “Box” Brown’s famed escape from slavery–a feat he achieved by mailing himself to freedom. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Honoring Henry’s determination and courage, Sibert Medal-winning author Sally M. Walker weaves a lyrical, moving story of the human spirit. And in nuanced illustrations, Sean Qualls captures the moments of strength, despair, and gratitude that highlight the remarkable story of a man determined to be free.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,308
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about American historyBooks about slaveryBooks about courageBooks about resilienceBooks about freedom
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
151693
Publication
Published
January 3, 2012
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060583101

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