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Children's Fiction Colonial & Revolutionary Periods

Samuel's Choice

by (author) Richard Berleth

illustrated by James Watling

Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Initial publish date
Jan 2012
Category
Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, African American, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780807572191
    Publish Date
    Jan 2012
    List Price
    $10.99

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Description

The year is 1776, the place, Brooklyn, New York, and slaves who work for a British-sympathizing mill owner are troubled. One slave in particular, fourteen-year-old Samuel, listens to his outspoken friend Sana and wonders about freedom.

About the authors

Dr. Richard Berleth has worked widely in print media companies, advertising, and marketing. Dr. Berleth's specialty is direct response selling. He is also the author of a best selling adult popular history, The Twilight Lords, and has just completed a history book called "The Bloody Mohawk: War and Survival 1718 - 1794" soon to be published. He is also the author of many scholarly articles and several popular magazine pieces.

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James Watling has illustrated many children's books with historical themes including The First Thanksgiving by Linda Hayward. He lives near Montreal, Canada.

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Editorial Reviews

"Readers will enjoy the action and heroism in the story and the full-page colored ink-and-pencil illustrations."

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"If students say history is boring, give them this book."

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