Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. This book paints a picture for children of the harsh reality of what it was like to be a slave. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. A true story from the underground railroad hardcover at. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henrys freedom box. This book is an excellent piece of literature that can be used to develop an awesome social studies lesson. My children are 10, 9, and 7 and were moved by this story. It has activities to engage your students, and a 3 day lesson plan layout for your students to get to know henry box. Its difficult when we can see henry all squished in the box as others around him are free and open to move however they wish. The picture book has been around since 2007, becoming a caldecott honor book the following year. Henry s freedom box is based on the true story of henry browns creative and courageous journey to freedom. For readers who have some knowledge of this time in history, this is an excellent selection for. His ingenious idea of mailing himself as cargo and with the assistance of a white doctor, henry did just that.
Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery and his unconventional escape to freedom. A true story from the underground railroad while i was still reading the good lord bird. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Henry ships himself in a box to philadelphia, to freedom. His box was a crate that his friends help ship him in, this was dangerous and scary but the only way to escape. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine black history book a stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author and a coretta scott king. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to f. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family. It is a caldecott honor book, and its easy to see why the minute you look at the cover. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by ellen levine, kadir nelson. This is a mini unit and book study for henry s freedom box by. Henry worked for him in the factory, got married and had children of his own.
Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. This book is a visual and historical treasure, relating the story of henry box brown, a famous slave who mailed himself to freedom in 1849. Henry has always been a slave but got to stay with his family until one day he was given to another master. Henry s bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. Henrys freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. The illustrations definitely added to the overall effectiveness of the book.
Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Henrys freedom box is the poignant, harrowing and true story of henry brown, an african american slave, who in the midnineteenth century escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom. Henry traveled 350 miles in a large box, sometimes. Tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more. Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery. Henry box brown a true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine. Inspirational in its simplicity, henry s freedom box tells a moving story of one individuals strength of spirit. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships and heartbreaks of slavery, and the creative resiliency of henry box brown, a man who mailed himself to freedom. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson is the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom through the underground railroad. Henry took the risk of using the underground railroad and was able to escape to freedom by using his box.
A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a virginia slave, henry box brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from richmond to philadelphia. Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. Henrys freedom box is a great book about a boys struggle with slavery. Henrys freedom box study guide by bookit repertory. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. Preschool 3 henrys freedom box is a historical nonfiction childrens picture book that tells the story of henry box brown escaping slavery by mailing himself to freedom. Use these teaching resources to introduce students to the underground railroad, a covert network of former slaves, free black men and women, northern abolitionists, and church leaders who helped fugitive slaves escape to freedom. A true story from the underground railroad by ellen levine 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the.
Henrys freedom box a book study and mini unit about henry. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crate. Henry finds out that his wife and children were sold at the slave market. Levine freedom s children recounts the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Henrys freedom box written by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson is a historical fiction book. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books. Levine tells the true story of henry brown, a slave who came up with the ingenious idea to escape slavery by traveling from virginia to pennsylvania in a wooden box. No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad.
Today we will create a time line of the main events, first i will reread the book to you. Black history month activitiesupdated with vocabulary, word search, problem and solution graphic organizer. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Henry s freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. After the introduction, each student should receive a copy of henrys freedom box so the students can follow along during shared reading. For readers who have some knowledge of this time in history. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine scholastic teacher store.
After an arduous journey in the crate, henry finally has a birthday his first day of freedom. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henry s freedom box. Come along on this heart wrenching journey to freedom through the true story of henry box brown. It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Dramatic illustrations show what young henry endured during his grueling trip to pennsylvania. When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the underground railroads most amazing escapes. A man who found happiness from within and with his family, henry became withdrawn and resolved to escape to freedom. Put up a large poster of an empty tree see attached on one of the classroom walls.
Tell the student to pay close attention to the struggles of henry and what the causes and effect of the struggles. Heartrending but hopeful, true story of slave boys escape. This book would be perfect for a unit on the undergroun. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author and a coretta scott king awardwinning artist. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine childrens books. Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a virginia slave, henry box brown, escapes. Henry does not know his birthday, he is torn apart from his family, and in desperation, he sets out on a brave quest for freedom. Thanks to nelsons ellington was not a street penetrating portraits, readers will feel. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived. The book was published in 2007 and a decade later this childrens book still conveys a message more relevant than ever.
Henry s freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book. This book was written by ellen levine and was beautifully illustrated by kadir nelson. Your job is to be thinking how should we chunk the details of the story together, making sure we capture the most important events to summarize across the entire story so that we can plot 56 events on a chronological time line. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Start reading henrys freedom box on your kindle in under a minute.
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