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Nolen, Jerdine

Big Jabe

32 pp. | Lothrop | April, 2000 | Trade ISBN 0-688-13662-1 $$15.95 | Library ISBN 0-688-13663-X $$15.89
(1) 1-3 Illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Part magical savior, part tall-tale hero, Big Jabe personifies the triumph of African Americans who escaped from slavery. Nolen recounts her original tale with a light touch and lyrical voices that add depth and resonance to its imagery and serious overtones. The gouache and watercolor illustrations convey both the lush summer and the rigorous life of the slaves. This powerful story will be particularly effective shared aloud.
Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2000

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