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Synopsis
Henry Bell is not allowed to learn to read and write. In fact, most enslaved children, like him, are severely punished if they are even caught with a book. But Henry is curious. He suspects there is something powerful in books, and he wants to know what it is. One day Henry finishes his chores quickly, then runs to the schoolhouse. He hides in a sycamore tree just as the teacher begins reading a story. His heart pounds as he listens with astonishment, and right then he makes up his mind to learn to read. Henry s fierce determination and bravery in the face of serious consequences lead him to a special friendship, and a journey of discovery that changes his life forever. Set in the pre-Civil War South, UP THE LEARNING TREE is a story of hope and humanity during difficult times, and a poignant reminder that the freedom to learn should never be taken for granted.
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About the Author
MARCIA VAUGHAN is the author of numerous children’s books, including THE SECRET TO FREEDOM, a Teachers’ Choices Award winner published by LEE & LOW BOOKS. Vaughan was inspired to write UP THE LEARNING TREE after reading Civil War-era oral histories of former enslaved people, many of whom risked their lives to learn to read and write. Vaughan lives in Vashon Island, Washington, with her husband and their son. DEREK BLANKS received his B.F.A. degree from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in Baltimore. He has served as a painter and freelance illustrator for galleries, museums, and art publications, and he currently works as a graphic artist and photographer. A native of Mississippi, Blanks now lives in College Park, Georgia, with his wife. This is his first picture book.
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Up the Learning Tree
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00043293010
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Up the Learning Tree
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Lee & Low Books, Incorporated, 2013
ISBN 10: 1584300493
ISBN 13: 9781584300496
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). Library Binding. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2710138-6
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Up the Learning Tree
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00103030794
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Up the Learning Tree
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1CB81
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Up the Learning Tree
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1584300493I5N00
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Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: New. Blanks, Derek (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1584300493