Sale price
$799
Let's Talk About Race
Ages 4–8 · 2005
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968 · Est. 4 hour read
To Be a Slave
By Julius Lester, Tom Feelings (Illustrator)
Part of the Puffin Modern Classics series
Experience the harrowing journey from slavery to freedom.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,099 ratings
160 pages· 30,393 words· Est. 4 hour read
$8.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
Discover the harrowing tales of those who endured the brutal journey from Africa to America, laboring under oppression yet yearning for freedom. Through their voices, uncover the resilience and hope that fueled their fight for liberation. What truths will you uncover about their relentless pursuit of freedom?
From the publisher
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.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 30,393
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1040L
More from the creator
More from these creatives
Sale price
$899
John Henry
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Sale price
$2999
The Middle Passage
Ages 12–+ · 1995
Sale price
$2180
Day of Tears
Ages 9–12 · 2005
The series
The Puffin Modern Classics series
Sale price
$899
Adam of the Road
Ages 8–12 · 1942
Sale price
$899
Rascal
Ages 8–12 · 1963
Sale price
$899
Gentle Ben
Ages 8–12 · 1965
Sale price
$999
The Westing Game
Ages 11–15 · 1978
Your next read
Books that feel like this one
Sale price
$999
A Long Walk to Water
Ages 10–12 · 2010
Sale price
$899
The Cricket in Times Square
Ages 9–12 · 1960
Sale price
$899
Shiloh
Ages 8–12 · 1991
Sale price
$899
The Book of Three
Ages 10–13 · 1964
Sale price
$1799
Number the Stars
Ages 10–12 · 1989
Sale price
$999
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Ages 10–13
Sale price
$999
My Side of the Mountain
Ages 8–12 · 1959
Sale price
$1599
The Bad Beginning
Ages 8–12 · 1999
The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.9
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 7123
Publication
- Published
- December 29, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 1968
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142403860
- OCLC
- 62782278
Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.
Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.