{"product_id":"prince-among-slaves-isbn-9781984816986","title":"Prince Among Slaves","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary and consequential biography of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a Muslim West African prince turned enslaved plantation worker, and his lifelong fight to be free and return home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1762, Prince Abdulrahman Sori was born in West Africa’s prosperous kingdom of Futa Jallon. His name meant “servant of God,” and as a child, he was fascinated by the stories of the great prophets Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Each had faced great challenges, and each had accepted their fate as determined by God, no matter how difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways curious, Abdulrahman grew up to become a scholar, fluent in five languages. He was also a warrior, a husband, a father, and an instrumental leader in his father’s court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut that happy life was cruelly ripped away the day Abdulrahman and his men were ambushed while on patrol by a rival tribe and sold to English traders. Forced aboard a ship, Abdulrahman was taken across the Atlantic to Natchez, Mississippi, and enslaved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResistant at first, Abdulrahman ran away, but ultimately, like the prophets he revered, Abdulrahman accepted his fate as determined by God. So with a heavy heart, he began a new life helping the plantation owner prosper, and after some time, though risky, Abdulrahman found love and became a father again. Then, by virtue of an incredible coincidence, Abdulrahman’s life changed once more, setting into motion a series of events that would not only free Abdulrahman, but return him to African shores after forty years of enslavement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncredibly well-researched, N. H. Senzai chronicles Prince Abdulrahman’s remarkable life and journey to freedom with extraordinary grace and care, illuminating not only the horrors of slavery, but how one Muslim man relied on his faith in God to persevere. Anna Rich’s striking art makes each scene of Abdulrahman’s life sing with emotion and meaning.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePrince Among Slaves\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[A] \u003cb\u003egripping biography \u003c\/b\u003eof an enslaved man who never gave up.”—\u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Media\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e “An \u003cb\u003eengrossing historical tale of survival\u003c\/b\u003e, endurance and faith \u003cb\u003eentangled in the difficult history of enslavement\u003c\/b\u003e in the United States…\u003cb\u003eStriking acrylic illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e [that do not shy away from the horrors of Abdulrahman's life] capture the dignity of the man, his devotion to his faith and his desire to be free. This biography serves as \u003cb\u003ea reminder that Islam has been a part of the American experience from its founding\u003c\/b\u003e…Full of \u003cb\u003edrama\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eheart\u003c\/b\u003e, this is the story of a heroic man of faith who \u003cb\u003eboldly spoke out against slavery\u003c\/b\u003e…\u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e“This \u003cb\u003eaffecting and powerful\u003c\/b\u003e picture book biography recounts how Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori…a West African prince, scholar, warrior, husband, and father, was captured and enslaved at a Natchez, Mississippi plantation but, after 40 years, won his freedom…Abdulrahman Sori’s \u003cb\u003eresilience\u003c\/b\u003e in enduring enslavement, keeping his \u003cb\u003eMuslim faith\u003c\/b\u003e, and having the \u003cb\u003ecourage\u003c\/b\u003e to publicly condemn slavery is \u003cb\u003etruly inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e. Rich’s \u003cb\u003eillustrations sensitively depict\u003c\/b\u003e how \u003cb\u003ethe enslaved community\u003c\/b\u003e lived amidst the horrors of slavery. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.”—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The \u003cb\u003ebittersweet story\u003c\/b\u003e of Abdulrahman Ibrahima Sori’s early life, \u003cb\u003eenslavement\u003c\/b\u003e, and eventual \u003cb\u003efreedom\u003c\/b\u003e…Senzai retells an \u003cb\u003eincredible story of devastation and resilience\u003c\/b\u003e, emphasizing the historical presence and \u003cb\u003eimpact of Muslim identity in America\u003c\/b\u003e and beyond…\u003cb\u003eThe author balances tragedy with themes of hope and togetherness\u003c\/b\u003e. Rich’s illustrations strike a similarly nuanced balance, offering visual counterweights of \u003cb\u003egentleness\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecommunity\u003c\/b\u003e alongside \u003cb\u003epowerful emotional spreads\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eA captivating biography and history made accessible for younger readers\u003c\/b\u003e.”—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003eNaheed Hasnat Senzai is a critically acclaimed author of middle grade novels, including \u003ci\u003eShooting Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e, an APALA Asian\/Pacific American Literature award winner; Edgar Award nominee \u003ci\u003eSaving Kabul Corner\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eTicket to India\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEscape from Aleppo\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eFlying Over Water\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003ePrince Among Slaves \u003c\/i\u003eis her first picture book. Naheed spent her childhood in San Francisco, California, and Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and attended high school in London, England, where she was voted “most likely to read a literary revolution” due to her ability to get away with reading comic books in class. Visit her online: NHSenzai.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Rich is a painter and urban sketcher. A native New Yorker, she is always trying to share what she thinks and feels through painting and drawing. Children’s picture books have also given Anna an opportunity to envision our history and share that as well.","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233489465573,"sku":"NP9781984816986","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984816986.jpg?v=1767735104","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/prince-among-slaves-isbn-9781984816986","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}