Freedom's Pen
A Story Based on the Life of the Young Freed Slave and Poet Phillis Wheatley
By Wendy Lawton | Publisher: Moody Publishers
About the book
Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.
1761—Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Africa and brought to America as a slave. But she didn’t let her circumstances keep her down.
She learned to read and write in English and Latin, and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her worldwide acclaim. Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery.
She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. More importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later.
Editions of Freedom's Pen
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780802476395
- EBook
- ISBN 9781575673028
Read an Excerpt
Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.
1761—Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Africa and brought to America as a slave. But she didn’t let her circumstances keep her down.
She learned to read and write in English and Latin, and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her worldwide acclaim. Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery.
She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. More importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom's Pen about?
Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived Extraordinary Lives.
1761—Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Africa and brought to America as a slave. But she didn’t let her circumstances keep her down.
She learned to read and write in English and Latin, and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her worldwide acclaim. Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery.
She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. More importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Freedom's Pen?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Freedom's Pen?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780802476395
How long is Freedom's Pen and how many pages does it have?
Freedom's Pen has 144 page(s)
Is Freedom's Pen part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Daughters of the Faith Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Freedom's Pen?
Wendy Lawton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Freedom's Pen is available as paperback(ISBN 9780802476395) and ebook(ISBN 9781575673028)
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