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3.24 AVERAGE
3.24 AVERAGE
Filing this one under "Who Knew?" I enjoyed this book on a Black historical figure I had never heard of. Even after reading, so much of Sarah's life was still a mystery but the book did it's job in sparking my curiosity about a group of people I intend to research further.
The book is filled with primary source documents that enrich Sarah's tale. I would definitely recommend this book to budding history buffs and readers interested in the some of the little known nuances of the relationship between African American history and wealth in this country.
The book is filled with primary source documents that enrich Sarah's tale. I would definitely recommend this book to budding history buffs and readers interested in the some of the little known nuances of the relationship between African American history and wealth in this country.
the premise seemed really interesting, but the story was thin and impersonal. i wanted to know so much more, but also wanted a different storyteller.
A part of history I never knew about, but not as gripping as I had hoped. We never get to know Sarah - in fact, she feels like a minor character since so little is actually known about her. I love learning about parts of US history I have been ignorant about, but thus didn't make me want to delve deeper.
The title and cover and completely beguiling - however, the information inside does not hold up as one would hope.
This is the story of Sarah Rector, who, through the vagaries of land endowment and oil discoveries, was actually the richest black girl in America for a period of time. Sadly, there is very little primary source material to provide much additional information. Therefore it ends up being much more of a story about governmental practices at the time.
Better for browsing than reading cover-to-cover.
This is the story of Sarah Rector, who, through the vagaries of land endowment and oil discoveries, was actually the richest black girl in America for a period of time. Sadly, there is very little primary source material to provide much additional information. Therefore it ends up being much more of a story about governmental practices at the time.
Better for browsing than reading cover-to-cover.
Possible Pop Sugar 2020 Prompts: book with a map, unknown subject, by a woman of color, written more than 20 books, more than 20 letters in the title.
I had never heard of Sarah Rector, and found this book so interesting. For a picture book, it has a LOT of words and information and was very cool. Sarah Rector was a member of a Native American tribe, and received a land allottment. This land ended up having a huge oil well on it, and she became the richest girl in America. Of course, there was lots of fights over what she could and should spend her money on, and the racial tensions of the time didn't help. An interesting quick read, with lots of good pictures and information.
I had never heard of Sarah Rector, and found this book so interesting. For a picture book, it has a LOT of words and information and was very cool. Sarah Rector was a member of a Native American tribe, and received a land allottment. This land ended up having a huge oil well on it, and she became the richest girl in America. Of course, there was lots of fights over what she could and should spend her money on, and the racial tensions of the time didn't help. An interesting quick read, with lots of good pictures and information.
This nonfiction book takes a detailed look at a period in history that most of us know nothing about. It is the history of Indian Territory and the slaves who worked and lived there. It is the story of Oklahoma becoming a state, the establishment of black towns, and the changes that the oil boom brought to that area. It is also the story of one girl who is caught up in this history, made rich by the circumstances, and just like many other black children trapped by the corruption of those around her.
The history here is completely fascinating. Bolden brings it to life by focusing on one girl, but that focus really is a way to enter the story rather than the bulk of the story itself. Instead the story is the history and the twists and turns that it created. Bolden manages to piece together the story of Sarah Rector against this history, displaying the corruption of the adults and the system, the rush of wealth that comes and goes so quickly, and the racism that drove it all.
Bolden always creates nonfiction that is compellingly written. She shares sources at the end, offers a complete index, and her dedication to accuracy is clear throughout her books. Using primary documents, she has managed to bring together text and illustrations that paint a complete picture of the time.
Fascinating and powerful, this look into an unknown section of our history makes for one amazing read. Appropriate for ages 9-12.
The history here is completely fascinating. Bolden brings it to life by focusing on one girl, but that focus really is a way to enter the story rather than the bulk of the story itself. Instead the story is the history and the twists and turns that it created. Bolden manages to piece together the story of Sarah Rector against this history, displaying the corruption of the adults and the system, the rush of wealth that comes and goes so quickly, and the racism that drove it all.
Bolden always creates nonfiction that is compellingly written. She shares sources at the end, offers a complete index, and her dedication to accuracy is clear throughout her books. Using primary documents, she has managed to bring together text and illustrations that paint a complete picture of the time.
Fascinating and powerful, this look into an unknown section of our history makes for one amazing read. Appropriate for ages 9-12.
Enjoyed learning about this part of history, which was more than just Black history. It was the history of Native Americans, the oil industry, and the state of Oklahoma. Informative and included great images from this time period.