Jefferson's Sons
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011 · Est. 11.5 hour read

Jefferson's Sons

By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Jefferson's children grapple with the harsh reality of slavery and freedom.

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400 pages· 81,452 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
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In the shadow of Monticello, three slaves, including Thomas Jefferson's own children by Sally Hemings, navigate the harsh contradictions of slavery and freedom. As they grow, their stories reveal the stark reality behind the ideals of 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' What does it mean to be both a slave and a child of one of America's founding fathers? This poignant tale explores the hidden lives and struggles of Jefferson's invisible offspring, challenging the very foundations of American ideals.

From the publisher

A fictionalized look at the last twenty years of Thomas Jefferson’s life at Monticello through the eyes of three of his slaves, two of whom were his sons by his slave, Sally Hemings.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
400
Words
81,452
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about slaveryBooks about historical figuresBooks about historyBooks about 19th centuryBooks about Thomas Jefferson
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
145768
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
September 1, 2011
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142421840

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