Steamboat school / by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Ron Husband.
In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River. Includes author's note on Reverend John Berry Meachum, a minister, entrepreneur, and educator who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans.
Record details
- ISBN: 1423121961
- ISBN: 9781423121961
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Los Angeles ; Disney Hyperion, 2016.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Inspired by a true story.""St. Louis, Missouri: 1847."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- AD660L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.2 0.5 182431.
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- Subject:
- Meachum, John B., 1789-1854 > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
Education > Juvenile fiction. - Genre:
- Fiction.
Available copies
- 18 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | E HOP (Text) | 30229101030160 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
