Henry Brown does not know his exact age, because records are not kept for enslaved people. He dreams of a life where he can be free, but that dream feels impossible when he is separated from his family and sent to work in a warehouse. Even as he grows older and starts a family of his own, the cruelty of slavery tears them apart once again. Left with nothing but his determination, Henry comes up with a bold and dangerous plan. While lifting crates at the warehouse, he realizes there is one way out. He decides to mail himself to the North in a wooden box. The journey will be long, dark, and incredibly risky, but the reward at the end is the greatest gift of all. This powerful story shows the incredible lengths one man goes to in order to claim his freedom and finally celebrate his true birthday.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
