Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons

ebook The Story of Phillis Wheatley · Great Episodes

By Ann Rinaldi

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Kidnapped from her home in Senegal and sold as a slave in 1761, a young girl is purchased by the wealthy Wheatley family in Boston. Phillis Wheatley—as she comes to be known—has an eager mind and it leads her on an unusual path for a slave—she becomes America's first published black poet. "Strong characterization and perceptive realism mark this thoughtful portrayal."—Booklist

Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons