Description
Drawing on historical facts and Henry Bibb’s own writings, this novel follows a young enslaved man as he navigates the daily terror of bondage and the dangerous hope of escape. After repeated attempts, Bibb’s flight in 1841 opens a new chapter in which freedom is not simply reached, but fought for—through speaking, writing, and building a public voice that challenges the system that tried to erase him. Afua Cooper’s vivid, accessible storytelling brings themes of resilience, self-determination, and the power of testimony to the forefront, illuminating how literacy and community can become tools of liberation. Told with emotional immediacy and unflinching honesty, the book confronts the brutal realities of slavery while tracing the extraordinary transformation from captive to advocate.
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paperback
Kids Can Press
Published Jan 1, 2009
160 pages
ISBN: 9781553378136
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Details
First Published
2009
Language
eng
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