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The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird
Author: James McBride
Henry Shackleford is a young slave living in the Kansas Territory in 1857, when the region is a battleground between anti- and pro-slavery forces. When John Brown, the legendary abolitionist, arrives in the area, an argument between Brown and Henry’s master quickly turns violent. Henry is forced to leave town -- with Brown, who believes he...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781594632785
ISBN-10: 1594632782
Publication Date: 8/5/2014
Pages: 480
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  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 6
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This is the story of Henry Shackleford, a young slave boy who is "freed" by abolitionist John Brown and through no fault of his own becomes a member of Brown's army. But because Henry is a small, slightly built boy who was wearing only a potato sack, Brown thinks Henry is a girl and takes to calling him little Onion. What follows is a story that is both hilarious and sorrowful. McBride can turn your emotions on a dime and shows us that even revered historical figures come with warts and human frailties. Five stars for this book and I can't recommend it highly enough. Terrific historical novel.
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This is an engaging, powerful story about John Brown, slavery in the west, and the abolitionist movement. I liked the voice of Henry who could both see the reality Brown wasn't seeing but who could also be self-interested.


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