Africa is my home : a child of the Amistad
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Byrd, Robert, illustrator.
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2013.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780763650384, 0763650382, 9780763676476, 0763676470
Physical Desc
55 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford - Children's | J Illustrated Edinger | On Shelf |
| Brookline - Children's | INTERMED J Edinger, Monica | On Shelf |
| Concord - Children's | J CHAPTER Edinger | On Shelf |
| Framingham - Children's | J FICTION Edinger | On Shelf |
| Holliston - Children's | jF Edinger, M. | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780763650384, 0763650382, 9780763676476, 0763676470
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.3, 1 Points
Level 5.3, 1 Points
Lexile measure
890
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references [page 60].
Description
Presents a tale of a child, Sarah Margru Kinson, who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad describing her capture, her witness to a mutiny, and the Supreme Court trial that prompts her return to Africa.
Description
Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling story of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship -Amistad- and eventually makes her way home to Africa. Narrated in a remarkable first-person voice, this fictionalized book of memories of a real-life figure retells history through the eyes of a child. Lush, full-color illustrations by Robert Byrd, plus archival photographs and documents, bring an extraordinary journey to life. --,From amazon.com
Target Audience
890L,Lexile
Target Audience
Sentence length: 5 (very hard),Word frequency: 4 (hard),Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.3,1.0,161858.
Awards
African Studies Association Children's Africana Book Award, 2014.
Awards
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2014
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Edinger, M., & Byrd, R. (2013). Africa is my home: a child of the Amistad (First edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edinger, Monica, 1952- and Robert, Byrd. 2013. Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edinger, Monica, 1952- and Robert, Byrd. Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad Candlewick Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Edinger, Monica, and Robert Byrd. Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad First edition., Candlewick Press, 2013.
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