The Book of Negroes

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by Lawrence Hill

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A 4th grade student asked me about this book. I tried to find information on reading level, but couldn't. Is the content appropriate for elementary students? How difficult is the vocabulary?
Angel The book includes rape and other violence. I would not read this to elementary students without parental consent.
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can anyone guess about how much of this takes place in Africa?
Lindsay J. as much that is relevant to the story.
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Does anyone know why Someone Knows My Name has been retitled as The Book of Negroes?
Nicole Lane The word Negro is highly offensive in the African American community and a book with such a title would receive a lot of criticism from the average Am…moreThe word Negro is highly offensive in the African American community and a book with such a title would receive a lot of criticism from the average American. I understand that it would warrant such a change.(less)
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Peg He let her go. "She's free to go" he said.…moreHe let her go. "She's free to go" he said.(less)
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Hendra Baskar First she is already a well known person among people around her community, despite having another name Meena. While boarding the ship they require pr…moreFirst she is already a well known person among people around her community, despite having another name Meena. While boarding the ship they require proof and permit document that mentioned service term which is unavoidable. (less)
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