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Love Twelve Miles Long Paperback – Picture Book, October 31, 2015

by Glenda Armand (Author), Colin Bootman (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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A moving story about young Frederick Douglass and his mother, who walks twelve miles at night from a nearby plantation to visit him.

It's late at night, and Frederick's mother has traveled twelve miles to visit him. When Frederick asks Mama how she can walk so far, Mama recounts her journey mile by mile. Every step of the way is special, as it brings them closer together; and Mama passes the time by remembering, listening, praying, singing, and more.

Set on a plantation in 1820s Maryland, this story based on the life of young Frederick Douglass shows the power of his mother's love. The faith she has in her son puts him on a path to escape enslavement and to become a champion of human rights, an influential writer and speaker, and an unforgettable leader.

Expressive, candlelit paintings illuminate the bond between parent and child in this heartfelt story. Love Twelve Miles Long will resonate with children of all backgrounds who cherish the tender moments they share with those they love.

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 11 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 6
  5. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  6. Dimensions
    8.3 x 0.1 x 9.2 inches
  7. Publisher
    Lee & Low Books
  8. Publication date
    October 31, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    1620142546
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1620142547
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Introduces kids to mother of young Frederick Douglass
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Introduces kids to mother of young Frederick Douglass
The story of each mile of distance between Frederick and his mother, though sad on one end, is also quite heartwarming and shows a true love of family. And each illustration could be a painting by itself!
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Linda Monk
5.0 out of 5 stars Love in the midst of hardship
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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Glenda Armand testifies to the enduring love of enslaved families, despite the threat and reality of prolonged separation. She retells the story of 7-year-old Frederick Douglass, whose mother walked twelve miles each way to visit him at great risk. Douglass later wrote that through his mother's sacrifice, he learned he was not just "a" child but "somebody's" child. That knowledge sustained him through a lifetime of advocacy for abolition and equality. In "Love Twelve Miles Long," Armand portrays the great lengths that a devoted mother will go to be with her child, despite the cruel barriers that society creates. A masterwork of children's literature!
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Nicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Earning AR points
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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Great story
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Heidi Jeanne Rea
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for my 5 year old.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
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Trying to help a five year old understand a little about slavery without too much intensity for his age. This was good.
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Road Runner
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story. Needs adult to lead discussion for young ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2017
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Beautiful story. Needs adult to lead discussion for young kids to appreciate the sacrifice that Douglass' mother was making.
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R. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book. Love Twelve Miles Long is a great ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
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WOW. Awesome book. Love Twelve Miles Long is a great read.
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M. Tanenbaum
4.0 out of 5 stars Love Twelve Miles Long
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011
Based on the childhood of former slave, author and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, this new picture book by debut author Glenda Armand introduces Douglass as a young boy in Maryland, where his mother visits him one night every week, despite the arduous twelve mile walk from the plantation where she works in the fields. She explains to him that every mile represents something different, and she makes the journey go by concentrating on these aspects of her life during each mile of the journey. For example, one mile is for forgetting, another for remembering, another for giving thanks, another for love. Armand is a teacher and school librarian who was inspired to write this story by a comment in Douglass' autobiography in which he remarks that his mother told him he was not "only a child but somebody's child." More than a story about the brutality of slavery, this is instead of a story of a mother's deep love for her child, a universal theme that transcends Frederick Douglass' own story. In fact, Douglass was separated from his mother as an infant, and she died when he was a small child.

The book is illustrated with beautiful watercolor paintings by Colin Bootman which capture the candlelit slave quarters with glowing light, as well as the quiet peace of the woods through which Douglass' mother walks on her trips.

This is not a picture book biography designed to be suitable for reports, although it could be used in conjunction with other books on Frederick Douglass for classrooms or homeschoolers. It is also well suited to be read on its own and could spark a child's interest in other aspects of African-American history. The book includes a brief afterword which gives additional details of Douglass' life after he escaped from slavery and his many accomplishments, including the fact that he gave his mother credit for much of his success.
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Melissa Prest
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2014
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This is a wonderful book that my 9 year old son and I read together.
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Meagan @ Blooming with Books
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mother's love can overcome all obstacles!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2011
LOVE TWELVE MILES LONG
By Glenda Armand
Illustrations by Colin Bootman

LOVE TWELVE MILES LONG is a story from the childhood of Frederick Douglas. The twelve miles refers to the distance Frederick's mother had to travel to see her young son. This is an intriguing look into the childhood of a man, who would later champion the oppressed in a land that valued freedom for a select few though claiming it was the right of all men.

Glenda Armand's work focuses on one night in young Frederick's life when Mama came to visit him. Frederick asks her why he can't live with her and Grandmama Betsey like he used to. Mama tells him she wishes he could, but it is not possible. When young Frederick asks if he could come visit her, she tells him the twelve mile journey would be too much for him. Frederick then asks how she can accomplish the journey if it is too much for him.

What follows is a moving journey that covers twelve miles of strength and faith. Mama tells Frederick that each mile is special and unique and this is how she is able to travel the distance to her son. The first mile is one of forgetting the aches, pains and labor of the day. The second is remembering her son. The third mile is for listening to the world around her and the fourth for observing the stars above. The fifth mile is for wondering about God and the sixth for praying to Him about the better days to come, days of freedom. The seventh mile is for singing and reviving herself for the rest of the journey and the eighth for thinking happy thoughts. The ninth mile is for giving thanks and the tenth was for hope - hope for freedom and chance to again be a family. Mama then tells Frederick that the eleventh mile was for dreaming the dream of freedom. As Mama puts Frederick to bed, he asks what the twelfth mile was. Mama tells Frederick that the twelfth mile was for love. As Frederick slept Mama slipped out to walk twelve miles home.

When Frederick woke the next morning, he knew that Mama's love for him was twelve miles long. This love gave Frederick Douglas the courage and confidence to escape to freedom and to live the remarkable life that he lived.

The illustrations are moving, showing the love of both mother and son for the other and the value they placed on their time together. Love Twelve Miles Long is thoughtfully written. This title would be an important addition to any library collection and ideal for Black History Month.

I received an Advanced Reviewer Copy in digital format of this title for review purposes.
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Magdalena Dzieciuchowicz
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2015
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Beautiful book for small and big children. Love it even more than twelve miles!:)
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