I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott
No. of pages 112
Published: 2005
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"I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott" by Shelia P. Moses tells the poignant story of Dred Scott, an enslaved African American man who famously sued for his freedom in the mid-19th century. The narrative delves into his struggles, aspirations, and the complexities of life as a slave in a divided nation. Through a blend of historical facts and imaginative storytelling, the book explores themes of injustice, resilience, and the quest for dignity. It illustrates how Scott's fight laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements, highlighting the human spirit's enduring fight for freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 112 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2005 by Simon & Schuster .
Poet, author, playwright, and producer Shelia P. Moses was raised the ninth of ten children on Rehobeth Road in Rich Square, North Carolina. She is the coauthor of Dick Gregory's memoir, Callus on My Soul, as well as the award-winning author of several books for young readers: The Legend of Buddy Bush; The Return of Buddy Bush; I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott; and The Baptism. Shelia lives in Atlanta, Georgia.