A Hi-Lo Book for Teens
In 1739, Kofi is one of many enslaved laborers toiling on a rice plantation in South Carolina. When a group of escaped slaves approaches the field where he works, Kofi has a choice. Will he ignore their cries of “Liberty!” or join them in their fight for freedom?
This historical, teen, hi-lo fiction book is one of several within The Story of America Boxed Set 1: Through 1866, a great resource for schools and libraries.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2023.
What is a hi-lo book?
— School Library Journal
“Hi-lo (high-interest, low readability) books are designed to engage struggling readers by exploring complex, age-appropriate themes at a lower reading level. They typically feature simple sentences, controlled vocabulary, lower page counts, and short chapters.”
Nico Waters 