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Kidnapped from West Africa and sold as a slave in Boston in 1761, the young girl who became Phillis Wheatley grew up to become an icon during the period of the American Revolution. Given the last name of her owner, Wheatley lived as a household slave but was encouraged to read and write. Readers will get a close-up look at this young African woman who became a celebrated poet of her time, writing elegies, or tributes to people she admired, as well as poems that used the themes of America's struggle for independence.Product Videos
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Author Molly Aloian
Series Understanding the American Revolution
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 8
Guided Reading Level T
Lexile 1060
Accelerated Reading Level 7.5
Subject ELA
Standard SS4H1. The American Revolution
Copyright 2013
