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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · November 9, 2004
The People Could Fly
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
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Virginia Hamilton
Biography
The recipient of nearly every major award and honor in her field, including the 1992 Hans Christian Anderson Award, Virgina Hamilton was the first African-American woman to be awarded the Newbery Medal, for M.C. Higgins The Great. Renowned as a storyteller, anthologist and lecturer as well as a novelist, Ms. Hamilton makes her home in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
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The People Could Fly
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 1985
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
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Book Stats
6
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Illustrated
3
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Picture books
2
Chapter books
4
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Publication timeline from 1967 to 2004.
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Book type breakdown: 2 picture books, 4 chapter books.
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Sale price
$1597
The People Could Fly
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
Sale price
$1520
Second Cousins
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1998
Family secrets and new alliances threaten to upend Cammy's world at the Coleman reunion.
Sale price
$2374
The People Could Fly
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 1985
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
Sale price
$759
M.C. Higgins, the Great
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974
A boy dreams of escape as strangers bring hope and freedom to his mountain home.
Sale price
$1335
Zeely
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1967
A summer on a farm leads to an unexpected friendship.
Sale price
$1520
Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18
A ghostly encounter unravels family secrets.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Virginia Hamilton's books.