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Henry Climbs a Mountain

by D.B. Johnson · 2003

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Henry wants to climb a mountain, and nothing is going to stop him. Then Sam, the tax collector, puts him in jail for not paying his taxes. Henry refuses to pay to a state that allows slavery. But being locked up doesn't stop Henry. He still gets to splash in rivers, swing from trees, and meet a stranger. This bear, modeled on the real Henry David Thoreau, roams free.

Genre
historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
slaveryslaveryMore like thisLess of this
Subject
biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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