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Breaking the Chains

by William Loren Katz

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Describes slavery in the United States, the harsh conditions under which slaves lived, the active and passive resistance with which they fought for their rights, the revolts, and the involvement of slaves in the Civil War.

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William Loren Katz

47 Works 1,445 Members

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Awards

CCBC Choices (1990)

Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Outstanding Merit – Secondary Level – 1991)

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YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection – 1991)

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NCTE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8 (1st Edition – 1990-1992)

NCTE Books For You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High (14th Edition: 1997-1999)

Teacher Favorites Award (1989-1993)

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Languages: English
Media: Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
ISBNs: 12
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Published: 1990
Genres: Nonfiction, Teen, Tween, Kids
DDC/MDS: 975.00496073
LCC: E447 .K38

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47 Works 1,445 Members

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