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Sophie Casson
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Groundwood Books
Published
October 2022
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Sophie Casson
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Hardcover
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
October 2022
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When a Jewish army captain is falsely accused of treason and sent to prison, a writer uses his pen to fight for justice.
In 1895 a prisoner watches the ocean through the bars of his cell. Accused of betraying France, Captain Alfred Dreyfus is exiled to a prison on Devil's Island, far from his wife and children. It's a horrible fate -- but what if he's innocent?
Seven thousand miles away, the famous writer Emile Zola wonders: Is Alfred a traitor to France? Or a victim of anti-Semitism? Convinced that Alfred is innocent, Emile knows that it is his DUTY to help. He pens the famous letter "J'Accuse ...!", explaining that Alfred was blamed, charged, tried and convicted ... only because he is Jewish.
This powerful middle-grade story written in verse with full-page illustrations is told from the perspectives of both Alfred Dreyfus and Emile Zola, two men whose courage changed the world. The true story, published in time for the 125th anniversary of "J'Accuse ...!", acts as a reminder that a person committed to truth, justice and equality must stand up and speak out against prejudice for themselves -- and for others. Includes an author's note and further historical context.
Key Text Features
author's note
illustrations
sources
references
informational note
historical context
historical note
further information
afterword
headings
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7
Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
Author
Sophie Casson
Book Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
October 2022
Weight
318g
Dimensions
158 x 232 x 16 mm
ISBN
9781773066325
ISBN-10
1773066323
Eden Code
5654772
More Information
Author/Creator: Sophie Casson
ISBN: 9781773066325
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Release Date: October 2022
Weight: 318g
Dimensions: 158 x 232 x 16 mm
Eden Code: 5654772