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The Middle Passage by Tom Feelings

The Middle Passage

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Tom Feelings

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · January 2, 2018

Alex Haley's Roots awakened many Americans to the cruelty of slavery.

Prejudice & Racism for TeensAfrican American U.S. History for TeensHistorymiddle
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Who it’s for
A focused account turns attention to the human cost of the Middle Passage.
Themes
The Middle Passage, Suffering under slavery
Genres
African American U.S. History for Teens, History, Prejudice & Racism for Teens

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About this book

Alex Haley's Roots awakened many Americans to the cruelty of slavery. The Middle Passage focuses attention on the torturous journey which brought slaves from Africa to the Americas, allowing readers to bear witness to the sufferings of an entire people.

Bearing Witness

A focused account turns attention to the human cost of the Middle Passage.

Come here for

  • A closer look at the journey from Africa to the Americas
  • Historical insight into slavery’s cruelty

Expect

  • An unflinching focus on suffering
  • A sobering, reflective reading experience

Where it sits

African American U.S. History for Teens63%
History55%
Prejudice & Racism for Teens51%

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Publisher categories

  • Art
  • History
  • United States History for Teens
Authors
Tom Feelings
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
January 2, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
The Middle Passage · Suffering under slavery
Reading lane
Art