A Newbery Honor Book
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.
"The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted."—Children's Literature
- ISBN10 0141310014
- ISBN13 9780141310015
- Publish Date 18 December 2000 (first published 1 January 1968)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 29 January 2010
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Puffin
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 176
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780141310015