In the time of the drums
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Title
In the time of the drums
Description
Raised by his grandmother Twi, a young boy named Mentu learns of the toils and tragedies of slavery and how one day he too will have to be strong in the cotton fields. As Mentu grows, Twi shares her talks of living in Africa through the use of drums. When Twi's spirit calls her home to Africa, Mentu's day to be strong arrives.
Author
Siegelson, K.
Publisher
Hyperion Books
Picture Book Entry Item Type Metadata
ISBN
0-7868-2386-0
City of Publication
New York
Year of Publication
1999
Author of Abstract
Abstract provided by Caroline Hern, 2001
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Citation
Siegelson, K., “In the time of the drums,” Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University, accessed March 4, 2025, https://dlp.lib.miamioh.edu/picturebook/items/show/11276.