Africa Is My Home: A Child of the Amistad

By Monica Edinger

Book Overview

"A remarkable story of resilience, faith, and hope." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling story of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad--and eventually makes her way home to Africa. Narrated in a remarkable first-person voice, this fictionalized book of memories of a real-life figure retells history through the eyes of a child. Lush, full-color illustrations by Robert Byrd, plus archival photographs and documents, bring an extraordinary journey to life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763676470
• ISBN13: 9780763676476
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher