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Monday, February 13, 2012

Henry's Freedom Box

Book Title: Henry’s Freedom Box
Author(s): Ellen Levine
Illustrator/Photographer/ Artist: Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Copyright Date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction
Brief Annotation: Henry Brown was a slave he had a hard life when he is first ripped away from his mother and then ripped away from his wife and sons. He perseveres through each trial put before him. He finally decides freedom is his goal. He mails himself to Philadelphia and has to stay in the box for 27 hours. When he finally makes it to freedom, he becomes one of the Underground Railroad’s most famous runaway slaves.
Your Rating (1-5) and Why: I rate this book a five. There is a great message of perseverance and courage as well as a historical piece to learn from.
Readers who will like this book: I think kids who like to learn about history or kids who enjoy adventure will like this book.
Question to ask about this book before you read aloud: Have you ever heard of the Underground Railroad, the only railroad that had no tracks or trains?
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