Freedom'S Pen: A Story Based on the Life of Freed Slave and Author Phillis Wheat

Description: Freedom'S Pen by Wendy G. Lawton In 1761, Phillis Wheatley was a little girl when she was captured in Gambia and brought to America as a slave. She learned to read and write in English and Latin and showed a natural gift for poetry. She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.1761--Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Africa and brought to America as a slave. But she didnt let her circumstances keep her down. She learned to read and write in English and Latin, and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her worldwide acclaim. Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery. She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. More importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later. Author Biography WENDY LAWTON, an award-winning writer, sculptor, and doll designer, founded the Lawton Doll Company in 1979. She currently works as an agent for the Books & Such Literary Agency. Wendy has written numerous books, including six for her Daughters of Faith series and four for her Real TV series. Wendy is active in her church and is a frequent speaker for womens groups. Wendy and her husband, Keith, are parents to three adult children and live in Hilmar, California. Table of Contents 1. Under the Boabab Tree 2. Song for a Gazelle 3. Middle Passage 4. Nothing but Chattel 5. The Print of His Shoe 6. Neither Fish nor Fowl 7. Deep Calleth unto Deep 8. The Memory of Your Forever 9. Twas Mercy 10. Freedoms Cause 11. An Elegy of Hope 12. Freedom at Last Notes on Phillis Wheatley Glossary Long Description In 1761 Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Gambia and brought to America as a slave. But she didnt let her circumstances keep her down. She learned to read and write in English and Latin and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her world-wide acclaim.Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery. She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. But more importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later. Details ISBN0802476392 Short Title FREEDOMS PEN Publisher Moody Publishers Series Daughters of the Faith Language English ISBN-10 0802476392 ISBN-13 9780802476395 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2009 Audience Age 8-12 Subtitle A Story Based on the Life of Freed Slave and Author Phillis Wheatley DOI 10.1604/9780802476395 Imprint Moody Publishers Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-01-01 NZ Release Date 2009-01-01 US Release Date 2009-01-01 UK Release Date 2009-01-01 Author Wendy G. Lawton Pages 144 Publication Date 2009-01-01 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:18320596;

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