| Title: The People Could Fly Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Author: Virginia Hamilton Lexile: [?] AD480L ATOS Level: [?] 2.9 Parent Rating: |
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SynopsisMany of the stories in this collection were told among slaves as they dreamt of freedom or remembered their lives in Africa. Hamilton focuses on several themes—animal tales, magical and supernatural tales, and tales of freedom—and following each story is a note explaining its history and meaning. Black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon round out this important book. CommentsSome of the descriptions and illustrations may be difficult for particularly sensitive readers. LanguageNone [?] Sexual ContentNone Drugs/AlcoholNone Violence/DisturbingIllustrations of slaves’ anguished faces, in chains. Image of person holding whip over a mother and baby and description of baby being hit with whip. People who are slaves are beaten and threatened with a gun. A mother cannot stop working to feed her hungry baby who is crying. Social/FamilyBe prepared to discuss the reasoning behind slavery, the struggle slaves seeking freedom faced. Religion/SpiritualNone |
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