Henry’s Freedom Box: A true story from the Underground Railr
Written by Ellen Levine
Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Scholastic Press 2007
Genre: Picture book, History, Prejudice and Racism
Reading Level:Ages 4-8
Summary: This book tells the true story of Henry “Box” Brown. Henry was a slave who decided to run away from his master after his wife and children were sold away from him. With the help of James and Dr. Smith, he mailed himself to Philadelphia to friends of Dr. Smith in Philadelphia.
Response: I learned a lot from this book. I knew a little bit of the story of Henry “Box” Brown, but I didn’t know the reason that he decided to mail himself. This book also makes me want to learn more about Henry “Box” Brown.
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