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Henrys freedom box is based on the true story of henry browns creative and courageous journey to freedom. It has activities to engage your students, and a 3 day lesson plan layout for your students to get to know henry box brown. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the parent store. He finds a white friend who doesnt believe in slavery who agrees to literally mail him to a free state. This video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Awardwinning illustrator kadir nelson creates such realistic intimacy with his muted but intense illustrations of former virginia slave henry box brown. A true story from the underground railroad,levine, ellen hardcover,9780439777339. Feel free to browse online or come up with your own. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Download henrys freedom box ebook free in pdf and epub format.
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