| The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students Contributor(s): Jurmain, Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1328740846 ISBN-13: 9781328740847 Publisher: Clarion Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2018 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists - History | African American - History | Modern - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| Age Level: 10-12 |
| Grade Level: 5-7 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.5" W x 9" L (1.00 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 102931 Reading Level: 6.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "A captivating read." --Kirkus Reviews They threw rocks at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. Her schoolhouse was mysteriously set on fire. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put her on trial for breaking the law. Her crime? Trying to teach African American girls geography, history, reading, philosophy, and chemistry. Exciting and eye-opening, this account of the heroine of Canterbury, Connecticut, and her elegant white schoolhouse at the center of town will give readers a glimpse of what it is like to try to change the world when few agree with you. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jurmain, Suzanne: - Suzanne Tripp Jurmain was born into a theatrical family, making her acting debut at age four and appearing in a number of television programs during her childhood and teen years. After earning an honors degree in English at UCLA, she worked at UCLA's Fowler Museum before becoming a freelance writer. She has published several award-winning books for children on historical subjects, including The Secret of the Yellow Death, and the picture books Worst of Friends: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and the True Story of an American Feud, George Did It, and Nice Work, Franklin!, all illustrated by Larry Day. Suzanne Jurmain lives with her husband in Los Angeles. Visit her website at www.suzannejurmain.com. |
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