Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the UDERGROUND Railroad by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson

From chapters.ca:
Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. And when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, Henry hides in a wooden crate and mails himself to freedom! In this powerful story, Ellen Levine weaves together the extraordinary events of Henry "Box" Brown’s life with poignancy and grace. Kadir Nelson’s luminous paintings shine their light into the soul of each character. Here is a story that must be shared with children for generations to come.

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