Sojourner Truth: Path to Glory (Ready-to-Read Level 3)

by Peter Merchant, Julia Denos (Illustrator)

Overview

Sojourner Truth had a tough childhood. She was born a slave, and many of the families she worked for treated her poorly. But when she was finally freed, Sojourner used her life to teach others about women's rights and the power of freedom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780689872075
Publisher:	Simon Spotlight
Publication date:	01/09/2007
Series:	Ready-to-Read Stories of Famous Americans
Edition description:	Repackage
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	810,473
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Peter Merchant is the author of Sojourner Truth, a Simon & Schuster book.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-5 - The life of Isabella Baumfree, the woman who became Sojourner Truth, is told with dignity and respect, accompanied by Denos's color illustrations. As a former slave turned traveling preacher, Truth was an advocate for the rights of blacks and women. The author gives an overview of slavery, including the fact that it was legal in the North as well as the South. He mentions when exact dates and facts are unknown, and points out that the famous phrase attributed to Truth, "Ar'n't I a woman?" probably was not actually spoken by her. A time line with descriptions of events complements the biography.-Farida S. Dowler, Mercer Island Library, WA

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