Zeke Thompson, American Hero by Rosa, C. Scoushe

Zeke Thompson, American Hero (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781452872179)

Vendor: C. Scoushe Rosa
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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Zeke Thompson, American Hero by Rosa, C. Scoushe

Zeke Thompson, American Hero

$14.50
Zeke Thompson, American Hero by Rosa, C. Scoushe

Zeke Thompson, American Hero

$14.50
Format: Paperback
Description
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Partly inspired by PBS stories of the Civil War and biographical profiles of individuals like Andrew Jackson, Zeke Thompson, American Hero follows the fictitious protagonist's life from 1850 to 1876. Born to a poor southern farmer, young Zeke is befriended by a slave from a neighboring plantation who teaches him many useful skills and leaves an indelible mark on the boy. The child also experiences the hardships of life and the cruelty of various forms of discrimination, which include social, racial, and economic. During and after the Civil War, Zeke continues to be transformed into an admirable young man who is determined to defend the rights of the downtrodden while risking his own life. Although not for the faint of heart, young and old will enjoy the story of young Zeke, who has his flaws, but manages to charm friend and foe. According to Kirkus Book Review, "...Zeke's conviction stands out, and this entertaining novel that reads like a Forrest Gump-type journey through mid-19th century America, he is a fine prism through which to view a complicated time in our nation's history. Fun and educational - a unique look at post-Civil War America." Formatted in easy to read 14 point, Century Gothic print.

Author: C. Scoushe Rosa
ISBN-10: 1452872171
ISBN-13: 9781452872179
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2011
Pages: 298
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.62d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2011 pg. 981
By C. Scoushe Rosa
By C. Scoushe Rosa
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ms. Rosa is a retired New York City school teacher who taught for thirty-two years and has always loved storytelling. Ms. Rosa also enjoys being a part of New York's diverse population and entertains herself with several hobbies, including writing about her perceptions of the individuals and situations she has encountered. While developing Zeke's character and the 19th century setting, Ms. Rosa kept in mind true heroes of that era, which included such noticeables as Sam Clemens, singer/song writer Pete Seeger's ancestors, and numerous abolitionists who advocated for the freedom of slaves as well as their education. Thanks to such generous souls, numerous African Americans inched forward within society, despite the odds that were stacked against them.

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