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The Freedom Riddle

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It's Christmas on Master Brown's plantation and, like Christmas everywhere, that means it's time for gift giving. There are no ordinary gifts on the plantation, though. Here, there is a special tradition: when two people see each other, the first to say "Christmas gift" receives a special present.
Jim, a slave, seizes the opportunity to ask Master Brown for a gift - the gift of his freedom. There's just one catch - first Jim has to come up with a riddle that the master cannot answer. Through spring, summer, and fall, Jim struggles to come up with the perfect riddle. By Christmas, he's ready with the riddle that will win his right to be free forever.
Based on a true story first told to writer William Faulkner, The Freedom Riddle makes an important statement about freedom and history that will resonate with readers of all ages. A perfect book for Black History month that will be enjoyed again at Christmas.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 01, 1995

ISBN 13: 9781577684411

The Freedom Riddle

0/5 ( ratings)

It's Christmas on Master Brown's plantation and, like Christmas everywhere, that means it's time for gift giving. There are no ordinary gifts on the plantation, though. Here, there is a special tradition: when two people see each other, the first to say "Christmas gift" receives a special present.
Jim, a slave, seizes the opportunity to ask Master Brown for a gift - the gift of his freedom. There's just one catch - first Jim has to come up with a riddle that the master cannot answer. Through spring, summer, and fall, Jim struggles to come up with the perfect riddle. By Christmas, he's ready with the riddle that will win his right to be free forever.
Based on a true story first told to writer William Faulkner, The Freedom Riddle makes an important statement about freedom and history that will resonate with readers of all ages. A perfect book for Black History month that will be enjoyed again at Christmas.

Language: English

Pages: 32

Format: Hardcover

Release: October 01, 1995

ISBN 13: 9781577684411

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