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368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101527511
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
The untold story of Thomas Jefferson's slave childrenBeverly, Harriet, Madison, and Eston are Thomas Jefferson's children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, and while they do get special treatment - better work, better shoes, even violin lessons...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
informative 47%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, Physical abuseModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parentMinor
Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, Blood
368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101527511
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 13 September 2011
Description
The untold story of Thomas Jefferson's slave childrenBeverly, Harriet, Madison, and Eston are Thomas Jefferson's children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, and while they do get special treatment - better work, better shoes, even violin lessons...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
informative 47%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, Physical abuseModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parentMinor
Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injury, Blood