Ann Weems Sparknotes

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Recommended: Consequences of slavery in colonial america

Carbone, Elisa (2001) Stealing Freedom. New York: Random House Children’s Book.
Middle School
Historical Fiction
This book takes place on a plantation in Maryland. Although being a slave was rough, the Weems family focused of the positives and were just thankful they were all together. This was until their master decided to spilt them up and sell most of the family members except Ann. After being alone and depressed, one-night Ann was “kidnapped” and taken away. She was put into the Underground Railroad system and eventually after many hardships, she reached freedom in Canada.
This story takes place in Rockville, Maryland around the mid 1800’s.
The theme of this story is bravery. This story teaches its readers that being brave is very important …show more content…

Ann is a young African American slave working of a plantation in Maryland. She must go through a lot of hardships in order to eventually gain her freedom and reunite with her family. Throughout her life and the story Ann learns to be independent, bold and very brave

The historical fiction style of this book helps its readers see what life was like being a slave back in the 1800’s. The book interests its reader by its vivid descriptions of events and emotions throughout the story. I think this book also shows its readers to be thankful for the freedoms we have today.
This story is told from Ann Weems point of view as she struggles being a slave and gaining freedom.
This book really shows what life was like as a slave and what they had to go through. This book would be great for getting older children interested in learning about slavery and the past. It would really help them see how different life was.
Content: This true story was very interesting to read because of all the events that take place. This story also has good lessons about bravery and being thankful for what you have.
Accuracy: The book accurately showed what life was like as a slave and helps its reader see it.
Cultural respects: The story showed very respectfully what it was like for African Americans in the

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