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[|www.powellsbooks.com] Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons by Ann Rinaldi Reviewed by Amelia October 13, 2011

__Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons__ by Ann Rinaldi is a magnificent book and I reccomend it to girls who like to read about history. This book is historical fiction and is told through the eyes of a black slave, Phillis Wheately, during her prime. Phillis Wheately was a good character but my favorite was Mary Wheately. My least favorite character is her arrognat brother, Nathaniel. Phillis started writing poetry of out anger and struggled to publish it. The characters are very well defined and each of their personality is very distinct. John Wheatley bought Phillis at a slave auction. Nathaniel took a liking to her and taught her how to read and write after Mary mistreated Phillis. Phillis learns Latin, Greek, some arithmetic, reading and writing. When Nathaniel shows his parents how Phillis can read one night during dinner, Mrs. Wheatley insists on getting Phillis' poety published. However, many challenges occur, including a journey to England and a day at court deciding whether Phillis' poety is hers or not. Read the book to find out what happens.

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