Marching to Freedom (Dell Yearling Biography) [Paperback]

Joyce Milton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Dell Yearling Biography

"You get up now!" The bus driver told the young black boy to move to the back of the bus.



But fourteen-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. did not move.



"Come on now, M.L.," said his teacher. "We have to move. It's the law."



Martin Luther King, Jr. moved to the back of the bus that day in 1943, but he never forgot how it made him feel. When he became a man, he fought to change that law and all others that denied black people their rights.



Martin Luther King, Jr. began "Marching to Freedom," and many people--both black and white--followed him.



This is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s story...his triumphs, his struggles, and above all, his dream of freedom and a better llife for all people!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"You get up now!" The bus driver told the young black boy to move to the back of the bus.

But fourteen-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. did not move.

"Come on now, M.L.," said his teacher. "We have to move. It's the law."

Martin Luther King, Jr. moved to the back of the bus that day in 1943, but he never forgot how it made him feel. When he became a man, he fought to change that law and all others that denied black people their rights.

Martin Luther King, Jr. began "Marching to Freedom," and many people--both black and white--followed him.

This is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s story...his triumphs, his struggles, and above all, his dream of freedom and a better llife for all people!

From the Inside Flap

"You get up now!" The bus driver told the young black boy to move to the back of the bus.



But fourteen-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. did not move.



"Come on now, M.L.," said his teacher. "We have to move. It's the law."



Martin Luther King, Jr. moved to the back of the bus that day in 1943, but he never forgot how it made him feel. When he became a man, he fought to change that law and all others that denied black people their rights.



Martin Luther King, Jr. began "Marching to Freedom," and many people--both black and white--followed him.



This is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s story...his triumphs, his struggles, and above all, his dream of freedom and a better llife for all people!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Yearling; 1 edition (January 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440454336
• ISBN-13: 978-0440454335
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Black Star, November 12, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Marching to Freedom (Dell Yearling Biography) (Paperback)

This book was absolutely fabulous. It tells you many troubles black people went through in the 1960's. I learned so much about how hard Martin's life was and all the ups and downs he went through just for what he believed in. I thought he was the best leader ever. I don't want to tell you too much because you should read it for yourself.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for every elementary school student, October 4, 2004

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This review is from: Marching to Freedom (Dell Yearling Biography) (Paperback)

With its vivid historical detail and a fourth-grade readability level, Marching To Freedom tells the story of the Civil Rights movement so that every student can know this important part of our history.
This book ties the important events in Dr. King's life to the thoughts, feelings and decisions that took him to the mountaintop. It also makes the point again and again that many other people played important roles too.
As a teacher, I used a class set of multiple copies every year with a variety of students from gifted to at-risk.