Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
by Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson holds a highly rated rating of 4.46 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 40 pages.
About Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist.Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.46 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,204 |
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What genre is Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad?
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad is categorized as Historical Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad worth reading?
Based on 11.2K reader ratings, Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad has an average score of 4.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad?
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad has 40 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad?
Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad was written by Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad?
The ISBN-13 for Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad is 9780439777340.0.
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