Jefferson's sons : a founding father's secret children
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Status
Junior Fiction
JF BRADLEY
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JF BRADLEY
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Book
Physical Desc
360 pages : geneal. table ; 20 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 3.9, 11 Points
Level 3.9, 11 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references [p. 366]
Description
Beverly, Harriet, Madison, and Eston are Thomas Jefferson's children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, and while they do get special treatment - better work, better shoes, even violin lessons - they are still slaves, and are never to mention who their father is. The lighter-skinned children have been promised a chance to escape into white society, but what does this mean for the children who look more like their mother? As each child grows up, their questions about slavery and freedom become tougher, calling into question the real meaning of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bradley, K. B. (2013). Jefferson's sons: a founding father's secret children . Puffin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker. 2013. Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children. Puffin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker. Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Puffin Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker. Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Puffin Books, 2013.
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