The Old African by Julius Lester; Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
	List Price:   $20.99 Unit Price:   $16.79 You Save:   $4.20 (20%) ISBN-10:   0803725647 ISBN-13:   9780803725645 Publisher:   Penguin Category:   Picture Books Pub. Date:   September 2005 Pages:   79 Format:   Hardcover; With dust jacket Ages:   8 to 12
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Description/Notes
An elderly slave uses the power of his mind to ease the suffering of his fellow slaves and eventually lead them back to Africa. Based on an actual incident from black history. Based on legend and infused with magical realism, this haunting tale expresses the horrors of slavery and the hope and strength that managed to overcome its grip. Illustrations.