Children's Fiction Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
Samuel's Choice
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2012
- Category
- Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, African American, General
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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.
Richard Berleth's profile page
James Watling has illustrated many children's books with historical themes including The First Thanksgiving by Linda Hayward. He lives near Montreal, Canada.
Editorial Reviews
"Readers will enjoy the action and heroism in the story and the full-page colored ink-and-pencil illustrations."
Booklist
"If students say history is boring, give them this book."
School Library Journal
