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Once on this River
Written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth
· Knopf Books for Young Readers
· Trade Paperback · Ages 10-13
· December 7, 1998 · $5.50 · 978-0-679-89446-9 (0-679-89446-2)
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Now in Knopf Paperback--the riveting historical novel of a young black girl's shocking discovery of her true heritage. The first eleven years of Monday de Groot's life have been virtually untouched by slavery. But all that changes when Monday and her mother leave the safety of Madagascar and set sail for New York. The year is 1760, and Monday's uncle has been illegally enslaved by a wealthy Dutch family. Only Monday's mother holds the key to his freedom--and a secret book that could change Monday's life forever.
"A shattering story...Young people will be caught by the history and will want to find out more about it."--Booklist
"A rewarding novel...with a shaking secret."--Publishers Weekly
NOMINEE 2000 - Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
Before becoming an author of children's books, Sharon Dennis Wyeth went through many different career changes. Her first job after graduating from Radcliffe College was as a family counselor at a day-care center in New York City. She then went on to become an actress, producer, and playwright--and, at one time, owner of her own off-off-Broadway theater. She was also a writer for daytime television, a voice teacher, and a Public Speaking Consultant. She has been a children's book author since 1985.
Sharon Dennis Wyeth lives in Montclair, New Jersey, where she enjoys singing, hiking, cooking, and gardening.
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