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evamadera1's review against another edition
4.0
Although Lasky's narrative voice changes a little after the first few pages, I found this book captivating and well illustrated. Although I wish that Lasky could have dug a little deeper and explored a few more issues, I understand that with a children's book, that level of depth cannot be achieved. I think this is an excellent biography.
imperfectcj's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
I take issue with Lasky's use of the term "enslavement" to describe the American colonies' relationship to England in the 1770s, but otherwise this is a decent basic biography. I especially appreciate the scene where Phillis has to sit at tea in the home of "the man who was responsible for her kidnapping." Framing the scene as she does, Lasky helps highlight Phillis's experience of alienation, contradiction, and trauma.
imperfectcj's review against another edition
3.0
I take issue with Lasky's use of the term "enslavement" to describe the American colonies' relationship to England in the 1770s, but otherwise this is a decent basic biography. I especially appreciate the scene where Phillis has to sit at tea in the home of "the man who was responsible for her kidnapping." Framing the scene as she does, Lasky helps highlight Phillis's experience of alienation, contradiction, and trauma.
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