![]() ![]() ![]() Earlier on in the book, his mother compared the leaves of trees leaving their home as an example of what happens to slaves and their families. ![]() The story progresses rapidly, taking a jarring turn when Henry is forced to leave his family and moves to his master’s son’s tobacco factory instead. And slaves weren’t allowed to know their birthdays.” The narrator continues to explain the setting and context in which Henry is living his life. One of the most highlighted sentences is the whole book is on the first page: “Henry Brown wasn’t sure how old he was. Henry ‘Box’ Brown has a story that the book only scratches the surface of, but it is a great introduction to one of many miraculous slave stories. Ellen attempt to tell the story while immersing the reader/listener is fully accomplished. This true story is depicted in short, bed-time story fashion, although it will do fine in a classroom setting as well. Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, is a book written by Ellen Levine and masterfully illustrated by Kadir Nelson. All donated books will go directly into the library of Tidings of Peace Christian School. If you’re interested in sending in a book for review, please scroll to the bottom of this review for more details. ![]() For details on how these reviews work and my objectives, please follow this link. ![]()
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