Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
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Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
PublisherPenguinImprintDialISBN
9780803734999
Awards and HonorsKirkus Reviews Best Children's Books of 2011; ALA Notable Children’s Book 2012, Older; NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2012, History/Life & Culture in the Americas
Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
Sally Heming and Thomas Jefferson’s oldest son, Beverly, can pass as white. Their son Maddy cannot, but he will be free one day—unlike his best friend, Peter. Afterword. Sources for further study.
Title alpha Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children
Level Advanced Readers Plus
Pages Count 368
Topics Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Music lessons. Sally Hemings (c. 1773-1835). Monticello. Slavery. Marriage. Freedom. Family. Identity. Financial troubles. Learning a trade. Literacy. Social classes.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 600L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2011-09-14
JLG Release Date Jan 2012
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
Advanced Readers Plus
Advanced Readers Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
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