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Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)

Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title) - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Julius LesterAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2007-04-01Pages:192
Language:EnglishPublisher:Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781423104094ISBN-10:1423104099UPC:9781423104094Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:People & Places, Historical, Social ThemesBook Topic:United States, Prejudice & RacismAward:2009 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Middle Grades AwardSize:8.40 x 5.60 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5004Product ID:SC8Z7B6FNA

Day of Tears (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)

The Coretta Scott King Author Award-winning historical fiction masterpiece, in paperback for the first time!

On March 2 and 3, 1859, the largest auction of slaves in American history took place in Savannah, Georgia. More than 400 slaves were sold. On the first day of the auction, the skies darkened and torrential rain began falling. The rain continued throughout the two days, stopping only when...
Audience: Ages 9-12
Language:EnglishPublisher:Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781423104094ISBN-10:1423104099UPC:9781423104094Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:People & Places, Historical, Social ThemesBook Topic:United States, Prejudice & RacismAward:2009 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Middle Grades AwardSize:8.40 x 5.60 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5004Product ID:SC8Z7B6FNA
Julius Lester turned to writing after spending time as a photographer, musician, and political activist in the 1960s. His more than forty books for adults and children have garnered many awards, including ALA Notable citations and a Coretta Scott King Honor. To Be a Slave was a Newbery Honor Book, and John Henry received a Boston Globe-Horn Book award and a Caldecott Honor.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Awards

🏆 2009 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Middle Grades Award

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Julius Lester

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