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Copper Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Sharon M. Draper

Copper Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Early America • 1730s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper follows fifteen-year-old Amari from Ziavi, Ghana, who is kidnapped by slavers after her village is destroyed and her family killed. She endures a harrowing journey to the Americas, where she is sold to a plantation in South Carolina. Alongside Polly, a white indentured servant, and Tidbit, a young boy, Amari ultimately finds a path to freedom in Spanish Florida. Sensitive topics include violence, sexual assault, and the brutality of slavery.

Dark

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.5

17,755 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper receives acclaim for its powerful and poignant depiction of slavery, with readers praising its emotional depth and historical accuracy. Critics highlight Draper's compelling narrative and well-developed characters. However, some note the graphic content may be intense for younger audiences. Overall, it is a highly respected contribution to historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Copper Sun?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with deep emotional impact, such as Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor or Roots by Alex Haley, will find Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper compelling. This novel appeals to those interested in stories of resilience and the human spirit during the era of American slavery.

4.5

17,755 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Early America • 1730s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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