The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students – A Historical Biography for Kids About Teaching African American Girls in Connecticut (Ages 10-12)
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| Management number | 233389251 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | $2.76 | Model Number | 233389251 | ||
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“A captivating read.” —Kirkus Reviews They threw rocks at the school windows. Villagers refused to sell Miss Crandall groceries or let her students attend the town church. Her schoolhouse was mysteriously set on fire. The town authorities dragged her to jail and put her on trial for breaking the law. Her crime? Trying to teach African American girls geography, history, reading, philosophy, and chemistry. Exciting and eye-opening, this account of the heroine of Canterbury, Connecticut, and her elegant white schoolhouse at the center of town will give readers a glimpse of what it is like to try to change the world when few agree with you. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1328740846 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1328740847 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.38 x 9 inches |
| Grade level | 5 - 7 |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Reading age | 10 - 12 years |
| Print length | 160 pages |
| Publication date | January 2, 2018 |
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