Summary
Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by ag... Full description
Details
Other Authors
Mora, Oge (Illustrator)
Main Language
English
All
English
Subjects
Walker, Mary, > 1848-1969 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women slaves > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Freedmen > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Illiterate persons > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Centenarians > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.