An award-winning author and illustrator join forces in a stirring and emotional rich telling of Henry "Box" Brown's famed escape from slavery--a feat he achieved by mailing himself to freedom. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Honoring Henry's determination and courage, Sibert Medal-winning author Sally M. Walker weaves a lyrical, moving story of the human spirit. And in nuanced illustrations, Sean Qualls captures the moments of strength, despair, and gratitude that highlight the remarkable story of a man determined to be free.

Author: Sally M. Walker
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/03/2012
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 10.15h x 10.90w x 0.34d
ISBN: 9780060583101
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151693 / Freedom Song: The Story of Henry "Box" Brown


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/28/2011
School Library Journal 12/01/2011 pg. 96
Booklist 12/15/2011 pg. 59
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2012 - Book Of Special Distinction
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 177 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Walker, Sally M.: -

Sally M. Walker's many award-winning books bring history and science alive for young readers. Her books include the Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Secrets Of A Civil War Submarine: Solving the Mysteries of the H. L. Hunley and the Revolutionary War story The 18 Penny Goose (an I Can Read Book). Ms. Walker lives in DeKalb, Illinois.

Qualls, Sean: -

Sean Qualls is the Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator of Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane , by Carole Boston Weatherford. His art appears in many children's books, including Little Cloud and Lady Wind, by Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison, and Giant Steps to Change the World, by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee. Mr. Qualls lives in Brooklyn, NY.