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Sherman, Pat

Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation

32 pp. | Eerdmans | January, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8028-5319-6 $16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Benjamin Holmes, a young slave, is determined to learn how to read. His endeavors culminate in reading the Emancipation Proclamation to fellow slaves. Based on a true story, the narrative (with invented dialogue) describes the creative ways Ben acquires reading material and how he hides his ability when it would prove dangerous. Cooper's warm-hued oil illustrations are expressive. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

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