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From Slave Ship to Freedom Road Paperback – Picture Book, December 1, 1999

by Julius Lester (Author), Rod Brown (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
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Rod Brown and Julius Lester bring history to life in this profoundly moving exploration of the slave experience. From the Middle Passage to the auction block, from the whipping post to the fight for freedom, this book presents not just historical facts, but the raw emotions of the people who lived them. Inspired by Rod Brown's vivid paintings, Julius Lester has written a text that places each of us squarely inside the skin of both slave and slaveowner. It will capture the heart of every reader, black or white, young or old.

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
A Booklist Editors' Choice Book
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    3 - 7
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    AD790L
  6. Dimensions
    8.98 x 11.04 x 0.21 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    December 1, 1999
  9. ISBN-10
    0140566694
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140566697
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Mrs. C .Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Tough But True
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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If you want your children to learn about what really happened on the slave ships, this is the book. The book has some images that may disturb little children, but it is definitely appropriate for 4th grade and up. The harsh realities of the slave trade are difficult to digest, but we must learn about the past so we can appreciate the future.
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linda snowden
5.0 out of 5 stars Slave ship to freedom road
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I use the book for black history month. Great Book. I received it in time and the delivery of the book was great.
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Barbara Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars American Slavery
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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Excellent rendering of a painful part of American history, artwork is excellent, some is stunning.
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MMacGregor
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2016
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Great book for my 5th grade students!
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Susan Harelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great discussion starter for a classroom
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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Beautiful artwork, serious topics. I initially bought it to use as a discussion launcher for middle school students. I would be hesitant to to leave it out as a classroom book, because there are depictions of nudity and violence that would be hard to defend to parents and administrators. I want to be clear- this is not a "dirty book" and it is not inappropriate. It is an accurate depiction of slavery and its consequences. It is not "g rated."
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Pedro
5.0 out of 5 stars What we were looking for
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013
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Our son is studying the Civil War in elementary school and we felt slave life as it was being presented in class was very watered down. So this book was purchased as an enhancement to what he was learning. It starts in Africa, describes the slave ships and the cruelty that was part of life for a slave. This book is more similar to the way I remember slavery was presented when I was young (1970s). It is exactly what we were looking for.
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Brian Lamar
3.0 out of 5 stars Not roots
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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Omg! This books is so racist.
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MonicaN
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016
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Beautiful book. I felt like my 5th grade son's education on slavery was not fully addressing the scope of the atrocities. This was an eye opener for him and anything that helps to build compassion and awareness in my children gets 5 stars from me.
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nosila1
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2020
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The pictures are harrowing and vividly show the appauling conditions . The text is also very thought provoking . Bought for my grandchild .
A very good book to promote discussions
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hagecho_bin
5.0 out of 5 stars 日本語版「あなたがもし奴隷だったら･･･」の原作です。
Reviewed in Japan on November 28, 2016
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この本は、片岡しのぶさん翻訳の日本語タイトル「あなたがもし奴隷だったら･･･」の原作になります。
翻訳版とは表紙の絵が異なります。

タイトルといい内容といい、素晴らしい翻訳だなぁと感心します。
ぜひ中学生高校生に英語の勉強を兼ねて読んでもらいたい一冊です。
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Janet Haley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on a difficult subject
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2019
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Excellent book for KS2 children to begin to understand the horrors of slavery. Clear text alongside moving illustrations
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JaneTruelightbooks
3.0 out of 5 stars A Hard road to discover
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2016
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It is thorough but rather heavy for a child to take because it is such a sad story! Detailed pictures are well done but I was glad to finish reading it.
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ZoZo
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for younger kids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2020
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This is a great book however it is aimed more for older readers. I was looking more for something with bigger words and more child friendly for a younger child. However it covers everything to teach kids about slavery
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