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Copper Sun

By: Sharon M. Draper
Narrated by: Myra Lucretia Taylor
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Publisher's summary

Fifteen-year-old Amari witnesses the murder of her family and the destruction of her remote African village. She endures countless humiliations as she is beaten, branded, and forced to board a slave ship. The atrocities continue as she struggles through endless days of backbreaking work and daily degradation on a plantation.

Somehow, through it all, Amari's hopes and dreams survive, because there are moments of kindness from an indentured white girl, Polly, and the gentle wife of the plantation owner. Amari and Polly find that by working together, freedom could be possible.

In this well-researched novel, award-winning author and educator Sharon M. Draper successfully embarks upon historical fiction to explore plantation life.

©2006 Sharon M. Draper (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

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"Draper builds the explosive tension to the last chapter, and the sheer power of the story, balanced between the overwhelmingly brutal facts of slavery and Amari's ferocious survivor's spirit, will leave [listeners] breathless, even as they consider the story's larger questions about the infinite costs of slavery and how to reconcile history." (Booklist)

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GREAT IN EVERY WAY!!

This had me captured from beginning to the end. I laughed and cried. The story was so well told I could see myself there along the journey.

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great book! I had my daughter's read it to eye-opener great read. wonderful for the family to read together. tells of where we've come from and how far we have gotten, and where we still need to go

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Wonderful Story

I know 8 hours is a long time, but this story is worth every minute. There was never a boring moment in the story and the narration was excellent. I would strongly recommend this.

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Great Listen

I really enjoyed this book. I could not wait to get in my car to listen while driving to work.
This is a wonderful novel.

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Too corny!

Yet another corny and predictable read. Because I always finish a book I've started, I toughed it out to the end but couldn't wait for it to be over!

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Warmed up to it.

At first I was turned off by the slow pace of the narration. The book came across as junior literature. But as things progressed, the story grew more interesting and the narrator hit her stride. She did a nice job with accents for different characters. And the story itself gave me a clearer understanding
of the devastating effects of slavery.

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Love this novel.

What did you love best about Copper Sun?

I love the point of view from Amari and the historical relevance.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Copper Sun?

1. When the " brown" baby was born.2. Alligator bate 3. The journey4. The endSo much more and not in that order.

Have you listened to any of Myra Lucretia Taylor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Great!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Journey.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book. I even sought to meet the Author, Mrs.Draper. I had to let her know personally.

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SUCH A GREAT STORY

This story well written. Never boring. Very realistic and vivid. Fill with emotions, life endurance, togetherness; all life form. A must read or a keepsake hard copy

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Riveting

This story changed me. Such a wonderful read, and great narration. I love Sharon Draper!

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Amazing Story

great story and narration I cannot wait for the next journey I thoroughly enjoyed the entire story well worth listening to.

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