About the book
A Newbery Honor Book
What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.
\"The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted.\"—Children's Literature
Editions of To Be a Slave
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803723474
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803789555
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142403860
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141310015
Read an Excerpt
A Newbery Honor Book
What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.
\"The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted.\"—Children's Literature
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be a Slave about?
A Newbery Honor Book
What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.
\"The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted.\"—Children's Literature
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in To Be a Slave?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Where can I read a sample of To Be a Slave?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803723474
Who is/are the Author/s of the book To Be a Slave?
Julius Lester
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
To Be a Slave is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803723474) and hardcover(ISBN 9780803789555) and paperback(ISBN 9780142403860) and paperback(ISBN 9780141310015)
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