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Before She Was...

Before She Was Harriet

Before She Was Harriet

Author: Lesa Cline-Ransome , Illustrator: James E. Ransome

A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by an award-winning artist.

Book Info

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 5-20 mins

AR LEVEL: 4.5

LEXILE©: N/A

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 5-20 mins

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