{"product_id":"love-twelve-miles-long-paperback","title":"Love Twelve Miles Long - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlenda Armand\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eColin Bootman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA moving story about young Frederick Douglass and his mother, who walks twelve miles at night from a nearby plantation to visit him.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's late at night, and Frederick's mother has traveled twelve miles to visit him. When Frederick asks Mama how she can walk so far, Mama recounts her journey mile by mile. Every step of the way is special, as it brings them closer together; and Mama passes the time by remembering, listening, praying, singing, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet on a plantation in 1820s Maryland, this story based on the life of young Frederick Douglass shows the power of his mother's love. The faith she has in her son puts him on a path to escape enslavement and to become a champion of human rights, an influential writer and speaker, and an unforgettable leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressive, candlelit paintings illuminate the bond between parent and child in this heartfelt story. \u003ci\u003eLove Twelve Miles Long\u003c\/i\u003e will resonate with children of all backgrounds who cherish the tender moments they share with those they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlenda Armand\u003c\/b\u003e worked for many years as a teacher and school librarian in Los Angeles, California. She won Lee \u0026amp; Low's New Voices Award for the manuscript for \u003ci\u003eLove Twelve Miles Long\u003c\/i\u003e. Glenda loves reading about history and is passionate about sharing the stories of enslaved African Americans and little-known historical figures. She lives with her husband in West Covina, California. You can visit her online at glenda-armand.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColin Bootman\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including \u003ci\u003eAlmost to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book. Bootman grew up in Trinidad and the United States. Much of his artwork portrays the rich diversity of experiences among people of African descent. In addition to creating illustrations for books and periodicals, Bootman enjoys teaching students and young artists. He lives in Texas, and can be found on the Web at colinbootman.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 9.2 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Love Twelve Miles Long\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770602553632,"sku":"9781620142547","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ecd1d20a74d7998c28610446f9005125.webp?v=1780374977","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/love-twelve-miles-long-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}