Overview
In the midst of the bloody U.S. Civil War an enslaved man named Robert Smalls carried out a dangerous plan. Smalls secretly took control of a Confederate steamboat the Planter and sailed the ship toward a Union fleet. A little known story of courage hope and peril during the Civil War this true account celebrates an unsung American hero.
Full Product Details
Author: Jehan Jones-Radgowski ,
Poppy Kang
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
Dimensions:
Width: 24.00cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 28.50cm
Weight: 0.476kg
ISBN: 9781543512816
ISBN 10: 154351281
Pages: 44
Publication Date: 01 September 2019
Recommended Age: From 9 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The heart of the story spotlights the bravery and resourcefulness of Smalls as he plots and carries out his plan. The afterword includes a photo of Smalls, more information about his life, slavery, and the Civil War. . . .The illustrations are well done, often using darker colors to represent the night time and gravity of the voyage. None of the harshest parts of slavery are examined too closely, which is unsurprising in a book for young children, but the consequences for attempting such a risky escape is made very clear. A good purchase for public and elementary school libraries wanting to expand a nonfiction collection on slavery and the Civil War. This book will work well for one-on-one sessions with younger readers and in groups of older children.-- School Library Journal The true story of an unsung African American hero who deserves to be remembered. . . .The illustrations, primarily in browns, greens, and blues to evoke the nocturnal and maritime setting, will help readers envision the time and place of Smalls' escape. The informative backmatter, including a photograph of Smalls, offers an overview of his life and later career as a U.S. congressman and a landowner (of his former master's home). . . .Ideal for piquing readers' interest in a determined and inspiring historical figure.-- Kirkus Reviews This treats slavery and the very real threats faced by Robert Smalls and those who escaped with him honestly but without graphic detail. The story is told in an exciting, but not sensationalized manner. It definitely fills a gap in telling the stories of escaped slaves and I would highly recommend it.-- Jean Little Library
Author Information
Jehan Jones-Radgowski is the author of seven children's books. She received a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and her M.A. from George Washington University. She is also a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. She has lived with her three kids, husband, and dog worldwide, including the Dominican Republic, Germany, South Africa, Spain, the Russian Federation, the United States, and Venezuela.
