Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
by Bolden, Tonya
Trials/TribulationsALA Notable/Best BooksCoretta Scott King Award/HonorsALA Best Book for Young AdultsSLJ Best BookJames Madison Award/Honor BookBiographies/AutobiographiesU.S.
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AR Book Level
7.7
AR Points
1
Word Count
7,154
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
86214 EN
About this book
Based on an actual memoir written by Maritcha Rémond Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a black child born free during the days of slavery.