Invention of Wings, The
Based on the true story of abolitionist and suffragette, Sarah Grimke, this engaging novel provides opportunities for students to examine the social and political history of slavery and women's rights from 1803 to 1838 in the southern USA. The story is told through the first person accounts of Sarah and her slave, Handful. Each in her own way is striving for independence.
Collections:
Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 9-12
Evaluation Date:
Social Considerations