Stolen into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man [Hardcover]

Overview

Now the subject of the major motion picture 12 Years a Slave, Stolen into Slavery tells the same harrowing story of Solomon Northup--a free black man who is kidnapped and sold into bondage--but for children ages 10 and up. This riveting narrative is the perfect for young readers whose parents have seen the movie and want to discuss the sensitive subject matter with them. Now available in trade paperback.

This is the true tale of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was captured in the United States and sold into slavery in Louisiana. Drawing from primary source documents, including Northup's own memoir, this compelling book has a narrative that is packed with the action of Solomon's 12-year odyssey as a slave and historical perspective on the human experience of buying and selling human beings. Period artwork is included to give even more historical context to this stunning story.

The book, Stolen into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup, Free Black Man [Hardcover] [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9781426309373 in Hardcover by Dennis Brindell Fradin may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.