Never Forgotten
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Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011 · Est. 24 min read-aloud

Never Forgotten

Written by Patricia C. McKissack

A boy's abduction into slavery tests a father's resolve and hope.

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48 pages· 3,084 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

In West Africa, a young boy is torn from his family and sold into slavery. His father, left behind, grapples with loss and the enduring hope of reunion. This poignant tale explores the bonds of family, the weight of memory, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Will the father's love and determination be enough to overcome the forces that have separated them? Discover a story that resonates with the power of resilience and the unbreakable ties that bind us.

From the publisher

A 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here’s a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (2012)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
3,084
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Picture
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
145769
Publication
Published
October 11, 2011
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375843846

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