Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 192
Published: 2001
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"Trapped Between the Lash and the Gun" by Arvella Whitmore follows the gripping story of a young African American woman living in the antebellum South. Faced with the harsh realities of slavery, she navigates a world filled with peril, oppression, and the longing for freedom. Amidst the brutality of her circumstances, she discovers her inner strength and resilience. The narrative delves into themes of survival, courage, and the struggle for identity, as she grapples with love, loyalty, and the desire for liberation from both physical and societal chains. Her journey becomes a testament to the enduring fight for human dignity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Penguin Random House Australia .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Society of Midland Authors Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Society of Midland Authors Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.