Lester, Julius creator Feelings, Tom illustrator text New York Scholastic 1972 monographic 160 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm A Newbery Honor Book What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again. "The dehumanizing aspects of slavery are made abundantly clear, but a testament to the human spirit of those who endured or survived this experience is exalted."--Children's Literature Z 1040 Lexile Z Raz-Plus A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK ; JULIUS LESTER Enslaved persons United States Social conditions Slavery United States Personal narratives E444.L47 306.3620973 9780590424608 DLC 20231213151432.0 2520 eng